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Networking
802.11b: A wireless networking standard that support s data encryption and up
to 11Mbps bandwidth.
802.11g: A wireless networking standard that support s data encryption and up
to 54Mbps bandwidth.
Ad-Hoc: This wireless networking mode means that two PC’s are
communicating in a Peer-to-Peer network, without a router or an access point.
Bandwidth: A measure of the rate at which data can be sent and received
through the network. This value is usually given in bits per second (bps) or
Megabits per second (Mbps).
DHCP (Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol): A protocol that network
devices use to obtain an IP address, subnet mask, gateway, and DNS addresses
automatically. A DHCP server can be a router, ISP server, or PC running Internet
Connection Sharing software. If you are using a DHCP-capable device in your
network, you will not need to assign a static IP address to your DSM-320RD.
However, if you do not have a DHCP-capable device in your network, you will
need to assign a static IP address to your DSM-320RD.
DNS (Domain Name System): A system used to translate computer names
into IP addresses. For example, a DNS server would translate www.dlink.com
into 64.7.210.132
Ethernet: The most commonly used wired network technology. Standard
Ethernet supports up to 10Mbps. Fast Ethernet supports up to 100Mbps.
Gateway: This is the IP address of the device that connects you to another
network such as a router. A router would be the gateway between your local
area network and the Internet.
Infrastructure: This wireless networking mode is used by wireless networks
with a router or an access point.
Glossary