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DHCP
dipole
domain name
DNS
DSSS
Glossary
Dynamic host configuration protocol. A protocol available with many operating systems that automatically issues IP addresses within a specified range to devices on the network. The device retains the assigned address for a specific
A type of
The text name that refers to a grouping of networks or network resources based on
Domain Name System server. A server that translates text names into IP addresses. The server maintains a database of host alphanumeric names and their corresponding IP addresses.
Direct sequence spread spectrum. A type of spread spectrum radio transmission that spreads its signal continuously over a wide frequency band.
E
EAP | Extensible Authentication Protocol. An optional IEEE 802.1x security feature |
| ideal for organizations with a large user base and access to an |
| Remote Authentication |
Ethernet | The most widely used wired local area network. Ethernet uses carrier sense |
| multiple access (CSMA) to allow computers to share a network and operates at |
| 10, 100, or 1000 Mbps, depending on the physical layer used. |
F
file server | A repository for files so that a local area network can share files, mail, and |
| programs. |
firmware | Software that is programmed on a memory chip. |
G
gateway | A device that connects two otherwise incompatible networks together. |
GHz | Gigahertz. One billion cycles per second. A unit of measure for frequency. |
Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide
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