Linksys WPG54G manual Appendix E Glossary

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Appendix E: Glossary

802.11a - An IEEE wireless networking standard that specifies a maximum data transfer rate of 54Mbps and an operating frequency of 5GHz.

802.11b - An IEEE wireless networking standard that specifies a maximum data transfer rate of 11Mbps and an operating frequency of 2.4GHz.

(802.11g - An IEEE wireless networking standard that specifies a maximum data transfer rate of 54Mbps, an operating frequency of 2.4GHz, and backward compatibility with 802.11b devices.

Access Point - 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.

Adapter - This is a device that adds network functionality to your PC.

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

Backbone - The part of a network that connects most of the systems and networks together, and handles the most data.

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

Beacon Interval - The frequency interval of the beacon, which is a packet broadcast by a router to synchronize a wireless network.

Bit - A binary digit.

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

Bridge - A device that connects two different kinds of local networks, such as a wireless network to a wired Ethernet network.

Broadband - An always-on, fast Internet connection.

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

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Contents 802 GHz .11g Wireless- G Copyright and Trademarks Table of Contents Appendix a Troubleshooting Appendix B Wireless SecurityList of Figures Monitor/Projector ConnectionLinksys Presentation Converter Icon Introduction WelcomeWhat’s in this Guide? Wireless-G Presentation Player Network Topology Planning your Wireless NetworkRoaming Network Layout Overview Getting to Know the Presentation PlayerBack Panel Front Panel Infrared SensorRemote Control Remote ControlConnecting the Presentation Player Hardware InstallationPower Connection LAN Connection Placement Options Installing the Stand for Vertical PlacementSetting up the Presentation Player InstallationDestination Location Congratulations How to Access the Web-based Utility Setup TabNetwork Settings WEP Settings Administration Tab Player PasswordStatus Tab Status TabHelp Tab Help TabUsing the Control Utility Control UtilityPresentation Options Browse for your File Using the Remote Display Presentation Utility Remote DisplayPresentation List Using a USB Memory Disk to Install Files Using a USB Memory Disk to Install Files Conversion Linksys Presentation Converter IconConvert your File Appendix a Troubleshooting Common Problems and SolutionsWireless-G Presentation Player Frequently Asked Questions What is the Ieee 802.11g standard?What is a BSS ID? Security Precautions Appendix B Wireless SecuritySecurity Threats Facing Wireless Networks Appendix B Wireless Security Wireless-G Presentation Player Figure C-1 Upgrade Firmware Appendix C Upgrading FirmwareAppendix D Windows Help TCP/IPAppendix E Glossary Wireless-G Presentation Player Wireless-G Presentation Player Wireless-G Presentation Player Wireless-G Presentation Player Wireless-G Presentation Player Appendix F Specifications Appendix G Warranty Information Limited WarrantyAppendix H Regulatory Information FCC StatementWireless-G Presentation Player Appendix I Contact Information
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