Firewall
A system designed to prevent unauthorized access to or from a private network. Firewalls can be implemented in both hardware and software, or a combination of both. Firewalls are frequently used to prevent unauthorized Internet users from accessing private networks connected to the Internet, especially intranets. All messages entering or leaving the intranet pass through the firewall, which examines each message and blocks those that do not meet the specified security criteria.
Gateway
A device, usually a Router, that connects hosts on a local network to other networks.
IP Address
Every PC on the Internet has a unique identifying number, called an IP Address. A typical IP address looks like this: 216.27.61.137
IPSec
IPSec stands for IP Security. It provides authentication and encryption over the Internet. It functions at Layer 3 and thus secures everything on the network. It has become a standard protocol used for virtual private networks (VPNs).
MAC Address
On a local area network (LAN) or other network, the MAC (Media Access Control) address is your computer's unique hardware number. Usually written as: 01:23:45:67:89:ab
MTU
The size in bytes of the largest packet that can be sent or received.
NAT
A technique by which several hosts share a single IP address for accessing to the Internet.
Ping (Packet Internet Groper)
A utility to determine whether a specific IP address is accessible. It works by sending a packet to the specified address and waiting for a reply. PING is used primarily to troubleshoot Internet connections.
SSID
SSID is the name representing the Router in WLAN.
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