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GLOSSARY

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ESS

An Extended Service Set (ESS) is a set of two or more BSSs that form a single subnetwork. See also BSS.

Ethernet

The most widely used LAN type, also known as IEEE 802.3. The most common Ethernet networks are 10Base-T, which provide transmission speeds up to 10 Mbps, usually over unshielded, twisted-pair wire terminated with RJ-45 connectors. Fast Ethernet (100Base-T) provides speeds up to 100 Mbps. “Base” means “baseband technology” and “T” means “twisted pair cable.”’

Each Ethernet port has a physical address called the MAC address. Also see MAC address.

Event

A message generated by a device to inform an operator or the network management system that something has occurred.

F

Firewall

A security software system on some devices that enforces an access control policy between the Internet and the LAN for protection.

Firmware

Code written onto read-only memory (ROM) or programmable read-only memory (PROM). Once firmware has been written onto the ROM or PROM, it is retained even when the device is turned off. Firmware is upgradeable.

FTP

File Transfer Protocol is a standard Internet protocol for exchanging files between computers. FTP is commonly used to download programs and other files to a computer from web pages on Internet servers.

G

Gateway

A device that enables communication between networks using different protocols. See also router.

GUI

Graphical User Interface

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Contents User Guide WU830G Wireless USB Adapter FCC Compliance Class B Digital Device Canada Industry Canada IC Contents Contents Overview Overview FeaturesOverview Section Box ContentsUnderstanding Your User Guide Simple Home Network Diagram Wireless Connections USB Adapter Physical Description Feature DescriptionFront of USB Adapter Following illustration shows the back of the WU830G Back of USB AdapterEnterprise Business Users Before You BeginSmall Office/Home Office Users InstallationSecurity Options Network Authentication Data Encryption Option Description Installation SectionSecurity Example Device Configuration Setup Installing Your USB AdapterConfiguration Understanding the Antenna Icons ConfigurationConfiguration Section Field or Button Description Link Status InformationAP MAC Connecting to an Available Wireless Network Column Description Heading Creating a Network Profile Ssid Configuration Configuring Security Settings Select the Authentication Select the Encryption Status Setting Security for a Wireless Network or a ProfileEncryption Description Status Open AuthenticationShared Authentication Encryption Status Field Description WPA-PSK AuthenticationWPA Authentication Configuration Chap PAPMS Chap Protocols are MD5 Challenge Name and Password for userEAP-GTC Removing a Network from the Profile List Viewing Product Information Removing the Wireless USB Adapter Configuration Contact Us Register the WU830G Hardware SolutionsStart button to ProgramsAccessoriesCommand Prompt TroubleshootingTroubleshooting Section Ascii BSS GlossaryCPE Dhcp Glossary SectionDMZ DNSEAP-LEAP DsssEAP-PEAP EAP-TLSFTP ESSGUI Host HexadecimalIcmp IeeeISP IsdnLAN LeapNAT MTUNIC Ping PcmciaPPP PptpROM RadiusRTS Smtp TCP/IP TCPUDP USBWAN VPNWAP WEPWPA WlanWWW Mgbi
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