Chapter 5 Glossary
Chapter 5 - Glossary
Packet
A basic message unit for communication across a network. A packet usually includes routing information, data, and sometimes error detection information.
Pass Phrase
The Wireless Settings utility uses an algorithm to generate four WEP keys based on the typed combination.
PPP (Point-to-Point Protocol)
PPPis a protocol for communication between computers using a serial interface, typically a personal computer connected by phone line to a server.
PPPoE (Point-to-Point Protocol over Ethernet)
Preamble
Allows you to set the preamble mode for a network to Long, Short, or Auto. The default preamble mode is Long.
Radio Frequency (RF) Terms: GHz, MHz, Hz
The international unit for measuring frequency is Hertz (Hz), equivalent to the older unit of cycles per second. One megahertz (MHz) is one million Hertz. One gigahertz (GHz) is one billion Hertz. The standard US electrical power frequency is 60 Hz, the AM broadcast radio frequency band is
SSID (Service Set Identifier)
SSID is a group name shared by every member of a wireless network. Only client PCs with the same SSID are allowed to establish a connection. Enabling the Response to Broadcast SSID requests option allows the device to broadcast its SSID in a wireless network. This allows other wireless devices to scan and establish communication with the device. Unchecking this option hides the SSID to prevent other wireless devices from recognizing and connecting to the device.
Station
Any device containing IEEE 802.11 wireless medium access conformity.
Subnet Mask
A subnet mask is a set of four numbers configured like an IP address. It is used to create IP address numbers used only within a particular network.
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