Linksys WUSB200 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 Wireless-G Business USB Network Adapter with RangeBooster How to Use this User Guide Copyright and TrademarksTable of Contents Appendix C Wireless Security Windows XP Wireless Zero ConfigurationList of Figures LEDsCreating a Profile WEP Key Needed 43 Editing a Profile Congratulations Introduction WelcomeWhat’s in this User Guide? Wireless-G Business USB Network Adapter with RangeBooster Roaming Planning your Wireless NetworkNetwork Topology Network Layout Getting to Know the Wireless-G Business USB Network Adapter LED IndicatorsStarting the Setup Setup Wizard’s Welcome ScreenConnecting the Adapter Setup Wizard’s License AgreementSetting up the Adapter Available Wireless NetworkWEP WPA-Personal WPA2-PersonalManual Setup 10 Creating a Profile12 Ad-Hoc Mode Settings 14 Wireless Security WPA Personal TLS WPA Enterprise EAP-TLS20 Wireless Security Radius EAP-TLS WPA2 EnterpriseRadius Using the Wireless Network Monitor Accessing the Wireless Network MonitorUsing the Wireless Network Monitors Link InformationLink Information Wireless Network Status StatusLink Information Wireless Network Statistics StatisticsProfiles Profile InformationCreating a Profile Available Wireless Network Create a New Profile10 Creating a Profile WPA-Personal 12 Creating a Profile Manual Setup Network Settings 15 Creating a Profile Manual Setup Wireless Security WEP Using the Wireless Network Monitor Create a New Profile WPA Enterprise WPA2 Enterprise Radius 24 Creating a Profile Manual Setup Wireless Security Leap 26 Creating a Profile Manual Setup Congratulations Editing a Profile29 Editing a Profile Ad Hoc Mode WEP 32 Editing a Profile Wireless Security WPA Personal 35 Editing a Profile Wireless Security WPA Enterprise Peap 37 Editing a Profile Wireless Security WPA2 Enterprise Peap Radius EAP-TLS Leap 43 Editing a Profile Congratulations Site Survey Site InformationTroubleshooting AdministrationAccess Point Account Log in as the Access Points administrator49 Administration Security Monitor Account Administrative Functions in the Wireless Network Monitor ClassificationClassification AP ClassificationAdvanced Settings Trusted MAC AddressesAllowed Vendor List Configuration Channel Usage Allowed Channel ConfigurationSecurity Monitor AP Inventory Client InventoryAlert Alerts SummaryAlert List Alert DetailsAdvice 18 Security Monitor Alert AdviceDisassociation attacking Alert Description Advice Legitimate AP Attacks or sniffing AP does not have any encryption Updated Client computers Ssid and MAC address Windows Firewall 19 Security Monitor Windows Firewall ScreenAppendix a Troubleshooting Common Problems and SolutionsFrequently Asked Questions Can users turn off the pop-up alerts?What is the 802.11b standard? What is ISM band? What is WEP? Appendix B Windows XP Wireless Zero Configuration Windows XP Wireless Zero ConfigurationFigure B-4 Available Wireless Network Figure B-6 Network Connection Wireless Security Security Threats Facing Wireless Networks Appendix C Wireless SecuritySecurity Precautions Appendix C Wireless Security Wireless-G Business USB Network Adapter with RangeBooster Network Neighborhood/My Network Places Appendix D Windows HelpShared Resources Appendix E Glossary Wireless-G Business USB Network Adapter with RangeBooster Wireless-G Business USB Network Adapter with RangeBooster Wireless-G Business USB Network Adapter with RangeBooster Wireless-G Business USB Network Adapter with RangeBooster Appendix F Specifications Unit Weight 15 oz 0.061 kg Certifications Operating TempStorage Temp Operating HumidityAppendix G Warranty Information Limited WarrantyAppendix H Regulatory Information FCC StatementWireless-N Notebook Adapter Dual-Band Wireless-N Notebook Adapter Dual-Band Wireless-N Notebook Adapter Dual-Band Wireless-N Notebook Adapter Dual-Band Wireless-N Notebook Adapter Wireless-N Notebook Adapter Appendix I Contact Information