Actiontec electronic HWE05490-01 user manual Glossary

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Static IP Address - A permanent IP address that is assigned to a node in a network.

Subnet Mask - The method used for separating IP networks into multiple subgroups, or subnets. The mask is a binary array that is paired with the IP address to turn part of the host ID address field into a field for subnets.

TCP (Transmission Control Protocol) - A protocol used along with the IP (Internet Protocol) to send data in the form of message units between network devices over a LAN or WAN.

WAN - A Wide area network (LAN) is a group of computers and devices that use multiple communications lines to allow multiple networks communicate an interchange information. The Internet can be referred to as a WAN.

WEP (Wired Equivalent Privacy) - A security mechanism based on a 64- bit shared key algorithm, as described in the IEEE 802.11 standard.

WLAN (Wireless Local Area Network) - A group of computers and devices that communicate with each other wirelessly.

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Contents Wireless Ethernet Adapter Table of Contents Features Package ContentsIntroduction1 Contacting Technical Support System RequirementsPower Getting to Know Mbps Wireless Ethernet AdapterWireless Front PanelRear Panel ResetAntenna EthernetWhat is Adhoc Mode? Understanding your Wireless NetworkBasic Service Set BSS What is Infrastructure Mode?Adapter Installing the ActiontecConnecting the Adapter to a network Installing the Actiontec 54 Mbps Wireless Ethernet Adapter Configuring the Actiontec 5 54Mbps Wireless Ethernet Adapter Configuring the Actiontec 54Mbps Wireless Ethernet Adapter Page Configuring the Actiontec 54Mbps Wireless Ethernet Adapter Starting the Web Interface Default Username admin Default Password adminConfiguring the Actiontec 54Mbps Wireless Ethernet Adapter Page Configuring the Actiontec 54Mbps Wireless Ethernet Adapter Page Configuring the Wireless Ethernet Adapter on Macintosh OS/X Page Starting the Web Interface under Macintosh OS/X Page Configuring the Actiontec 54Mbps Wireless Ethernet Adapter Page Configuring the Actiontec 54Mbps Wireless Ethernet Adapter Page Troubleshooting Frequently Asked Questions Configuration Utility will not recognize my password Configuration Utility won’t openDon’t see the changes I made through Configuration Utility How fast is the wireless network?How do I make a HEX-based WEP key? What is WEP?Glossary7 Glossary Software Specifications Specifications8Power Requirements Physical SpecificationsPower Dissipation Environmental Operating RangeRegulatory Compliance Notices Page Limited Warranty Actiontec Electronics, Inc North Mary Avenue Sunnyvale, CA Page Limited Warranty