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Linksys WGA54AG manual Appendix C Glossary

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Appendix C: Glossary

802.11a - An IEEE wireless networking standard that specifies a maximum data transfer rate of 54Mbps and an operating frequency of 5GHz.

802.11b - An IEEE wireless networking standard that specifies a maximum data transfer rate of 11Mbps and an operating frequency of 2.4GHz.

802.11g - An IEEE wireless networking standard that specifies a maximum data transfer rate of 54Mbps, an operating frequency of 2.4GHz, and backward compatibility with 802.11b devices.

Access Point - A device that allows wireless-equipped computers and other devices to communicate with a wired network. Also used to expand the range of a wireless network.

Adapter - A device that adds network functionality to your PC.

Ad-hoc - A group of wireless devices communicating directly with each other (peer-to-peer) without the use of an access point.

AES (Advanced Encryption Standard) - A method that uses up to 256-bit key encryption to secure data.

Backbone - The part of a network that connects most of the systems and networks together, and handles the most data.

Bandwidth - The transmission capacity of a given device or network.

Beacon Interval - Data transmitted on your wireless network that keeps the network synchronized.

Bit - A binary digit.

Boot - To start a device and cause it to start executing instructions.

Bridge - A device that connects different networks.

Broadband - An always-on, fast Internet connection.

Browser - An application program that provides a way to look at and interact with all the information on the World Wide Web.

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Contents

Wireless A/ G Copyright and Trademarks Word definitionTable of Contents Appendix a Troubleshooting Appendix B Wireless SecurityLED Indicators List of FiguresXbox’s Main Menu Adapter a device that adds network functionality to your PC IntroductionWelcome What’s in this Guide? Wireless A/G Game Adapter Roaming Planning Your Wireless NetworkNetwork Topology Network LayoutPlanning Your Wireless Network Network Layout Getting to Know the Wireless A/G Game Adapter Game Adapter’s LED IndicatorsGame Adapter’s Side Panel Instructions Fast Setup for the Wireless A/G Game AdapterOverview Connecting the Game Adapter to Your Computer Proceed to the next section, Starting the Setup WizardStarting the Setup Wizard Setup Wizard’s Welcome ScreenEasy Setup Wizard Configuration for Head-to-Head Play Setup Wizard’s Password ScreenSetup Wizard’s Confirmation Screen Then click the Next buttonAdvanced Setup Wizard Configuration for Head-to-Head Play Setup Wizard’s Congratulations Screen12 Setup Wizard’s 5GHz Manual Configuration Screen 13 Setup Wizard’s 5GHz Security Settings Screen Encryption encoding data transmitted in a network15 Setup Wizard’s 2.4 GHz Security Settings Screen 18 Setup Wizard’s Congratulations Screen Setup Wizard Configuration for Internet Play 20 Setup Wizard’s Basic Settings Screen21 Setup Wizard’s 5GHz Security Settings Screen 23 Setup Wizard’s Network Settings Screen Connecting the Game Adapter to Your Game Console 25 Setup Wizard’s Congratulations ScreenSetting up the Wireless A/G Game Adapter for Xbox Connecting the Game Adapter to Your XboxSetting up the Game Adapter Using Your Xbox Xbox’s Settings ScreenOn the Network Settings screen, select Advanced Xbox’s Advanced ScreenOn the Wireless Status screen, select Settings Xbox’s Wireless Settings ScreenXbox’s Select Network Screen 12 Xbox’s Security KEY Screen 14 Xbox’s Wireless Status Screen Wireless A/G Game Adapter Accessing the Web Configuration Utility Utility’s Enter Network Password ScreenSetup Tab Utility’s Setup ScreenWEP Encryption Gateway Enter the IP address of your network’s Gateway here Advanced Settings TabIP Address This IP Address must be unique to your network Cloning Help Tab Utility’s Help ScreenDon’t know how to change the Game Adapter’s IP address Appendix a TroubleshootingCommon Problems and Solutions Setup Wizard doesn’t seem to work properlyWhat is the Ieee 802.11b standard? Frequently Asked QuestionsWhat is the Ieee 802.11a standard? What is the Ieee 802.11g standard?What Ieee 802.11g features are supported? What Ieee 802.11a features are supported?What Ieee 802.11b features are supported? What is ad-hoc mode?What is Spread Spectrum? What is roaming?What is ISM band? What is DSSS? What is FHSS? And what are their differences?What is WEP? Security Threats Facing Wireless Networks Appendix B Wireless SecuritySecurity Precautions Appendix B Wireless Security Wireless A/G Game Adapter Appendix C Glossary Wireless A/G Game Adapter Wireless A/G Game Adapter Wireless A/G Game Adapter Wireless A/G Game Adapter Wireless A/G Game Adapter Wireless A/G Game Adapter Appendix D Specifications Reset, Network Mode Infra, AdHoc-A, AdHoc-B10~85% Non Condensing Appendix E Warranty Information Limited WarrantyAppendix F Regulatory Information FCC StatementEC Declaration of Conformity Europe FranceAppendix G Contact Information Linksys