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User Guide for the CiscoWorks 1105 Wireless LAN Solution Engine
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Glossary
P
ping A common method for troubleshooting the accessibility of devices.
A ping tests an ICMP echo message and its reply. Because ping is the simplest
test for a device, it is the first to be used. If ping fails, try using traceroute.
Run ping to view the packets transmitted, packets re cei ved, per centage of packet
loss, and round-trip time in milliseconds.
PSPF Publicly Secure Packet Forwarding. A feature that prevents client devices
associated to a bridge or access point from inadvertently sharing files with other
client devices on the wireless network.
Q
QoS Quality of Service. Measure of performance f or t ra nsm iss io n s y stem s th at
reflects their transmission quality and service availability.
R
RADIUS Remote Authentication Dial-In User Service. Database for authenticating
connections and for tracking connection time. The WLSE monitors RADIUS
servers. The WLSE also provides a RADIUS module for authenticating users.
See also AAA.
repository The Repository provides software update services to the Solution Engine. You
can download software from the Repository and install it on the Solution Engine,
and you can browse the available software versions on the Repository.