HT mode
In the 802.11n system, two new formats, called High Throughput (HT), are defined for the Physical Layer, Mixed Mode, and Green Field. If a system runs 40 HT, two adjacent 20 MHz channels are used. The larger 40 MHz bandwidth can provide better transmit quality and speed.
Keys
Like passwords, keys open (decrypt) and close (encrypt) messages. While many encryption algorithms are commonly known and public, the key must be kept secret.
Local-Area Network (LAN)
A small data network covering a limited area, such as a building or group of buildings. Most LANs connect workstations or personal computers. LANs let many users share devices such as printers as well as data. LANs also facilitate communication through
Media Access Control (MAC) Address
Address associated with every hardware device on the network. Every 802.11 wireless device has its own specific MAC address. This unique identifier is
Network Address Translation (NAT)
An Internet standard that lets a LAN use one set of IP addresses for internal traffic and a second set of addresses for external traffic.
Network Time Protocol (NTP)
A protocol that lets devices synchronize their time with a time server. NTP uses TCP or UDP port 123 by default.
Passphrase
A text string that automatically generates WEP keys on wireless client adapters.
Power Over Ethernet (PoE)
A PoE provides power to
Preamble
Synchronizes transmissions in a WLAN. The preamble type defines the length of the Cyclic Redundancy Check block for communication between a device and roaming wireless stations.
Protected Extensible Authentication Protocol (PEAP)
Authentication protocol of IEEE 802.1x used to send authentication data and passwords over 802.11 WLANs.
Quality of Service (QoS)
A network’s ability to deliver data with minimum delay. QoS also refers to the networking methods used to provide bandwidth for
