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Appendix D: Glossary

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

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

802.11g - A 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 security method that uses symmetric 128-bit block data encryption.

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.

Byte - A unit of data that is usually eight bits long

CSMA/CA (Carrier Sense Multiple Access/Collision Avoidance) - A method of data transfer that is used to prevent data collisions.

CTS (Clear To Send) - A signal sent by a wireless device, signifying that it is ready to receive data.

Default Gateway - A device that forwards Internet traffic from your local area network.

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Contents

WIRELESS 2.4802GHz.11g Wireless-GUser Guide Notebook Adapterword definition Copyright and TrademarksThis User Guide Table of Contents List of Figures Figure 6-21 EAP-MD5 Authentication adapter a device that adds network functionality to your PC Chapter 1 IntroductionWelcome What’s in this Guide? Appendix G Regulatory Information Wireless-G Notebook AdapterThis appendix supplies the Adapter’s regulatory information Appendix H Contact Informationssid your wireless networks name Chapter 2 Planning your Wireless NetworkNetwork Topology RoamingChapter 2 Planning your Wireless Network Wireless-G Notebook AdapterNetwork Layout Network LayoutPower Chapter 3 Getting to Know the Wireless-G Notebook AdapterWireless-G Notebook Adapter Chapter 3 Getting to Know the Wireless-G Notebook Adaptersoftware instructions for the computer Chapter 4 Software Installation and ConfigurationThe Installation Procedure bit a binary digit Figure 4-4 The Setup Wizard’s Ad-Hoc Mode ScreenWPA-PSK Figure 4-8 The Setup Wizard’s Congratulations Screen Proceed to “Chapter 5 Hardware Installation.”Wireless-G Notebook Adapter Chapter 4 Software Installation and ConfigurationConnecting the Adapter Chapter 5 Hardware InstallationLink Information Chapter 6 Using the Wireless Network MonitorAccessing the Wireless Network Monitor Internet traffic from your local area network Wireless Network Statusencryption encoding data transmitted in a network byte a unit of data that is usually eight bits long Wireless Network StatisticsSite Information Site SurveyProfile Information ProfilesChapter 6 Using the Wireless Network Monitor Wireless-G Notebook AdapterCreating a New Profile 1. On the Profiles screen, click New to create a new profileClick Next to continue or Back to return to the previous screen IP Address - This IP Address must be unique to your network Page Wireless-G Notebook Adapter Figure 6-15 WPA-PSK Settings Figure 6-16 TKIP SettingsChapter 6 Using the Wireless Network Monitor WPA-PSKWPA RADIUS features WPA used in coordination with a RADIUS server. This should only be used when a RADIUS server is connected to the Router. WPA Radius offers the TKIP encryption method with dynamic encryption keys. It offers five authentication methods EAP-TLS, EAP-TTLS, EAP-MD5, EAP-PEAP, and LEAP EAP-TLS RADIUS EAP-MD5 You have successfully created a connection profile Common Problems and Solutions Appendix A Troubleshooting1. My computer does not recognize the Wireless-G Notebook Adapter 2. The Wireless-G Notebook Adapter does not work properlyWhat is the 802.11b standard? Can I play computer games with other members of the wireless network?What is the 802.11g standard? What 802.11b features are supported?What is infrastructure mode? What is ad-hoc mode?What is roaming? What is ISM band?Would the information be intercepted while transmitting on air? What is DSSS? What is FHSS? And what are their differences?What is WEP? Security Threats Facing Wireless Networks Appendix B Wireless SecuritySecurity Precautions 1. Disable Broadcast 2. Make it unique 3. Change it often WPA-PSK. If you do not have a RADIUS server, Select the type of algorithm, TKIP or AES, and enter a password in the Passphrase field of 8-63 characters TCP/IP Appendix C Windows HelpShared Resources Network Neighborhood/My Network PlacesAppendix D Glossary Domain - A specific name for a network of computers Packet - A unit of data sent over a network Subnet Mask - An address code that determines the size of the network 802.11b CCK 11 Mbps, DQPSK 2 Mbps, DBPSK 1 Mbps 802.11g OFDM Appendix E SpecificationsAppendix F Warranty Information Appendix G Regulatory Information EC DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY EUROPE SAFETY NOTICES Appendix H Contact Information