Linksys WAP54GPE manual Appendix E Glossary

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Appendix E: Glossary

This glossary contains some basic networking terms you may come across when using this product. For more advanced terms, see the complete Linksys glossary at http://www.linksys.com/glossary.

Access Point - A device that allows wireless-equipped computers and other devices to communicate with a wired network. Also used to expand the range of a wireless network.

Ad-hoc - A group of wireless devices communicating directly with each other (peer-to-peer) without the use of an access point.

AES (Advanced Encryption Standard) - A security method that uses symmetric 128-bit block data encryption.

Bandwidth - The transmission capacity of a given device or network.

Bit - A binary digit.

Boot - To start a device and cause it to start executing instructions.

Broadband - An always-on, fast Internet connection.

Browser - An application program that provides a way to look at and interact with all the information on the World Wide Web.

Byte - A unit of data that is usually eight bits long

Cable Modem - A device that connects a computer to the cable television network, which in turn connects to the Internet.

Daisy Chain - A method used to connect devices in a series, one after the other.

DDNS (Dynamic Domain Name System) - Allows the hosting of a website, FTP server, or e-mail server with a fixed domain name (e.g., www.xyz.com) and a dynamic IP address.

Default Gateway - A device that forwards Internet traffic from your local area network.

DHCP (Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol) - A networking protocol that allows administrators to assign temporary IP addresses to network computers by "leasing" an IP address to a user for a limited amount of time, instead of assigning permanent IP addresses.

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Contents 802 GHz .11g Wireless- G How to Use this User Guide Copyright and TrademarksTable of Contents Appendix B Wireless Security Appendix a TroubleshootingFrequently Asked Questions List of Figures 15 Wireless Advanced Wireless Introduction WelcomeWhat’s in this User Guide? Wireless-G Exterior Access Point Roaming Planning Your Wireless NetworkNetwork Topology Network LayoutExample of a Simple Wireless Network Receiving data from a wireless device Getting to Know the Wireless-G Exterior Access PointWireless LEDsEthernet That supports Power over Ethernet PoEPorts AntennaReset Button and Ground Reset Button GroundAntenna Pattern Internal Antenna Pattern Horizontal PlaneWireless-G Exterior Access Point Wireless-G Exterior Access Point Hardware Installation Connecting the Wireless-G Exterior Access PointOverview Ground the Access Point Setting Up the Wireless-G Exterior Access Point Accessing the UtilityEnter the Host Name and IP Address settings on this screen SetupWireless Navigating the UtilityAdministration AP ModeStatus Network Setup Configuring the Wireless-G Exterior Access PointSetup Tab IP SettingsSetup Time Tab TimeWireless Network Wireless Basic Wireless Settings TabConfigure the Wireless Network attributes for each Ssid Wireless-G Exterior Access Point Disabled Wireless Wireless Security TabWireless Security WPA-Personal aka WPA-PSKWPA2-Personal WPA2-Personal MixedWPA-Enterprise WPA2-Enterprise11 Wireless Wireless Security WPA2 Enterprise Mixed WPA2-Enterprise MixedRadius Wireless Connection Control Wireless Wireless Connection Control TabSelect MAC Address From Networked Computers Wireless Advanced Wireless Settings Tab Advanced WirelessWireless-G Exterior Access Point AP Mode Tab MAC AddressWireless Repeater 17 Wireless Repeater18 Site Survey Web Access Administration Management TabAP Password Local AP PasswordWireless-G Exterior Access Point Administration Log Tab LogWireless-G Exterior Access Point Factory Default Administration Factory Default TabAdministration Firmware Upgrade Tab Firmware UpgradeReboot Administration Reboot TabOn this screen you can reboot the Access Point Administration Config Management Tab Config ManagementInformation Status Local Network TabLocal Network Status Wireless Tab 26 Status WirelessStatus System Performance Tab WiredWireless System PerformanceWireless-G Exterior Access Point Appendix a Troubleshooting Frequently Asked QuestionsWhat Ieee 802.11g features are supported? What is the ISM band? Does the Access Point function as a firewall? Security Precautions Appendix B Wireless SecuritySecurity Threats Facing Wireless Networks Appendix B Wireless Security Wireless-G Exterior Access Point Figure C-1 Firmware Upgrade Appendix C Upgrading FirmwareShared Resources Appendix D Windows HelpNetwork Neighborhood/My Network Places Appendix E Glossary Wireless-G Exterior Access Point Wireless-G Exterior Access Point Wireless-G Exterior Access Point Wireless-G Exterior Access Point Standards Appendix F SpecificationsModel IEEE802.11g, IEEE802.11b, IEEE802.3u, IEEE802.3afTo 95%, Non-Condensing Operating HumidityStorage Humidity External antenna is sold separatelyAppendix G Warranty Information Limited WarrantyAppendix H Regulatory Information FCC StatementWireless-G Exterior Access Point Wireless-G Exterior Access Point Wireless-G Exterior Access Point Wireless-G Exterior Access Point Dual-Band Wireless Access Point Information section in this Guide Appendix I Contact InformationNeed to contact Linksys? Linksys