Linksys WMCE54AG manual Appendix E Glossary

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Bit - A binary digit.

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

Bridge - A device that connects different networks.

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.

Buffer - A shared or assigned memory area that is used to support and coordinate different computing and networking activities so one isn't held up by the other.

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.

CSMA/CA (Carrier Sense Multiple Access/Collision Avoidance) - A method of data transfer that is used to prevent data collisions.

CTS (Clear To Send) - A signal sent by a wireless device, signifying that it is ready to receive data. Daisy Chain - A method used to connect devices in a series, one after the other.

Database - A collection of data that is organized so that its contents can easily be accessed, managed, and updated.

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Contents Wireless A/ G Page Copyrights and Trademarks Dual-Band Wireless A/G Media Center Extender Table of Contents List of Figures Front PanelWelcome IntroductionWhat’s in this Guide? What’s in this Guide? Getting to Know the Media Center Extender Front PanelDual-Band Wireless A/G Media Center Extender Navigation Pad Back Panel ComponentsAudio Additional Components Remote Control FWDReplay Getting to Know the Media Center Extender Connecting the Media Center Extender Before You BeginInstructions for Connecting to a Wired Network Connect the Ethernet Network CableInstructions for Connecting the Extender Connect the Composite or S-Video CableConnect the Analog Audio Cables Plug the Extender’s power cord into an electrical outlet Dual-Band Wireless A/G Media Center Extender Setting up the Media Center Extender Insert the Setup CDSetting up the Media Center Extender Appendix a Troubleshooting Common Problems and SolutionsNeed to restore the Extender’s software image Dual-Band Wireless A/G Media Center Extender Frequently Asked Questions What version of Windows XP Media Center do I need?What is the Ieee 802.11g standard? What is infrastructure mode? Appendix B Wireless Security Security PrecautionsSecurity Threats Facing Wireless Networks Dual-Band Wireless A/G Media Center Extender Dual-Band Wireless A/G Media Center Extender Appendix C Updating the Extender’s Software Image Appendix C Updating the Extender’s Software Image Appendix D Windows Help TCP/IPAppendix D Windows Help Appendix E Glossary Appendix E Glossary Dual-Band Wireless A/G Media Center Extender Dual-Band Wireless A/G Media Center Extender Dual-Band Wireless A/G Media Center Extender Dual-Band Wireless A/G Media Center Extender Dual-Band Wireless A/G Media Center Extender Dual-Band Wireless A/G Media Center Extender Dual-Band Wireless A/G Media Center Extender Dual-Band Wireless A/G Media Center Extender Appendix F Specifications WMCE54GFCC, UL Appendix G Warranty Information Limited WarrantyAppendix G Warranty Information Appendix H Regulatory Information FCC StatementAppendix H Regulatory Information Appendix I Contact Information Appendix I Contact Information