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EAP (Extensible Authentication Protocol) - A general authentication protocol used to control network access. Many specific authentication methods work within this framework.

EAP-PEAP (Extensible Authentication Protocol-Protected Extensible Authentication Protocol) - A mutual authentication method that uses a combination of digital certificates and another system, such as passwords.

EAP-TLS (Extensible Authentication Protocol-Transport Layer Security) - A mutual authentication method that uses digital certificates.

Encryption - Encoding data transmitted in a network.

Ethernet - A networking protocol that specifies how data is placed on and retrieved from a common transmission medium.

Finger - A program that tells you the name associated with an e-mail address.

Firewall - A set of related programs located at a network gateway server that protects the resources of a network from users from other networks.

Firmware - The programming code that runs a networking device.

Fragmentation -Breaking a packet into smaller units when transmitting over a network medium that cannot support the original size of the packet.

FTP (File Transfer Protocol) - A protocol used to transfer files over a TCP/IP network.

Full Duplex - The ability of a networking device to receive and transmit data simultaneously.

Gateway - A device that interconnects networks with different, incompatible communications protocols.

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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 PanelIntroduction WelcomeWhat’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