Linksys WPC54GX4 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 User Guide Word definition How to Use This User GuideCopyright and Trademarks Table of Contents Setup Wizard’s Welcome Screen Adapter’s LEDs10 Import a Profile What’s in This User Guide? IntroductionWelcome But what does all of this mean?Introduction What’s in This User Guide? Roaming Planning Your Wireless NetworkNetwork Topology Topology the physical layout of a networkNetwork Layout Green. The LED lights up when the Adapter is powered on Getting to Know the Wireless-G Notebook Adapter with SRX400LED Indicators Adapter is transmitting or receiving dataStarting the Setup Wizard On the Welcome screen, you have the following choicesInsert the Notebook Adapter Screen Setting Up the Adapter Available Wireless Network ScreenSetting Up the Adapter with an Available Network WEP Key Needed for ConnectionWPA-Personal Needed for Connection Setting Up the Adapter with Manual Setup 10 Available Wireless Network ScreenClick Next to continue or click Back to change any settings 12 Wireless Mode ScreenWEP 17 Wireless Security WPA2 Personal Screen EAP-TLS Radius 22 Confirm New Settings Screen Wireless Network Status screen Using the Wireless Network MonitorAccessing the Wireless Network Monitor Link Information ScreensWireless Network Status More Information Wireless Network Status ScreenWireless Network Statistics ProfileSite Survey Site InformationUsing the Wireless Network Monitor Site Survey Profiles Profiles ScreenCreating a New Profile 12 Create a New Profile14 Available Wireless Network Screen 16 WPA-Personal Needed for Connection 20 Network Settings Screen 21 Wireless Mode Screen 23 Wireless Security Screen 26 Wireless Security WPA2 Personal Screen 27 Wireless Security WPA Enterprise Using EAP-TLS Screen 29 Wireless Security Radius Using EAP-TLS Screen 32 Congratulations Screen Frequently Asked Questions Appendix a TroubleshootingCommon Problems and Solutions Wireless-G Notebook Adapter does not work properlyWhat Ieee 802.11b features are supported? What is the Ieee 802.11b standard?What is the Ieee 802.11g standard? What Ieee 802.11g features are supported?What is Spread Spectrum? What is roaming?What is ISM band? What is DSSS? What is FHSS? And what are their differences?What is RADIUS? What is WEP?What is WPA? Select Use Linksys Wireless Network Monitor Figure B-3 Windows XP Wireless Configuration IconFigure B-4 Available Wireless Network You are now connected to your wireless network Figure B-6 Network Connection Wireless SecuritySecurity Threats Facing Wireless Networks Appendix C Wireless SecuritySecurity Precautions Appendix C Wireless Security Wireless-G Notebook Adapter with SRX400 Network Neighborhood/My Network Places Appendix D Windows HelpShared Resources Appendix E Glossary Wireless-G Notebook Adapter with SRX400 Wireless-G Notebook Adapter with SRX400 Wireless-G Notebook Adapter with SRX400 Wireless-G Notebook Adapter with SRX400 Model Appendix F Specifications20dBm for Wireless-B/19dBm for Wireless-G Appendix G Warranty Information Limited WarrantyAppendix H Regulatory Information FCC StatementWireless-G Notebook Adapter with SRX400 Wireless-G Notebook Adapter with SRX400 Wireless-G Notebook Adapter with SRX400 Wireless-G Notebook Adapter with SRX400 Dual-Band Wireless Access Point Appendix I Contact Information Linksys