Appendix E Glossary | Linksys WPC54GR specification

Wireless-G PCI Adapter with SpeedBooster

Appendix E: Glossary

This glossary contains some basic networking terms you may come across when using this product. For more advanced terms, see the complete Linksys glossary at http://www.linksys.com/glossary.

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.

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.

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

Bit - A binary digit.

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

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.

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

Cable Modem - A device that connects a computer to the cable television network, which in turn connects to the Internet.

Daisy Chain - A method used to connect devices in a series, one after the other.

DDNS (Dynamic Domain Name System) - Allows the hosting of a website, FTP server, or e-mail server with a fixed domain name (e.g., www.xyz.com) and a dynamic IP address.

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

DHCP (Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol) - A networking protocol that allows administrators to assign temporary IP addresses to network computers by "leasing" an IP address to a user for a limited amount of time, instead of assigning permanent IP addresses.

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Contents

Wireless- G Word definition How to Use this User GuideCopyright and Trademarks Table of Contents Wireless-G Notebook Adapter with RangeBooster Front Panel List of Figures 10 Import a Profile Adapter a device that adds network functionality to your PC IntroductionWelcome What’s in this User Guide? Introduction What’s in this User Guide? Topology the physical layout of a network Planning your Wireless NetworkNetwork Topology Roaming Network Layout Link Getting to Know the Wireless-G Notebook AdapterLED Indicators Power Starting the Setup Setting up and Connecting the Wireless-G Notebook Adapter Setting up the Adapter Connecting the Adapter WEP Key Needed for Connection Congratulations 10 Network Settings Manual Setup WEP PSK2 WPA Personal EAP-TLS WPA Enterprise Radius 19 Confirm New Settings Link Information Using the Wireless Network MonitorAccessing the Wireless Network Monitor Wireless Network Status screen Wireless Network Status More Information-Network Statistics Wireless Network Statistics Site Information Site Survey Profile Information Profiles 12 Create a New Profile Create a New Profile WPA Personal Needed for Connection 13 Available Wireless Network 15 Wireless Mode 17 Wireless Security WEP 19 Wireless Security PSK2 EAP-TLS 22 Wireless Security Radius Using EAP-TLS 25 Congratulations Wireless-G Notebook Adapter does not work properly Appendix a TroubleshootingCommon Problems and Solutions What 802.11b features are supported? Frequently Asked QuestionsWhat is the 802.11b standard? What is the Ieee 802.11g standard? What is Spread Spectrum? What is infrastructure mode?What is roaming? What is ISM band? What is RADIUS? What is DSSS? What is FHSS? And what are their differences?What is WEP? What is WPA? Windows XP Wireless Zero Configuration Appendix B Windows XP Wireless Zero Configuration Figure B-4 Available Wireless Network Figure B-6 Network Connection Wireless Security Security Threats Facing Wireless Networks Appendix C Wireless SecuritySecurity Precautions Appendix C Wireless Security Wireless-G Notebook Adapter with RangeBooster Network Neighborhood/My Network Places Appendix D Windows HelpShared Resources Appendix E Glossary Wireless-G PCI Adapter with SpeedBooster Wireless-G PCI Adapter with SpeedBooster Wireless-G PCI Adapter with SpeedBooster Wireless-G PCI Adapter with SpeedBooster 802.11g Ofdm Appendix F Specifications Limited Warranty Appendix G Warranty Information FCC Statement Appendix H Regulatory Information Wireless-G Notebook Adapter with RangeBooster Wireless-G Notebook Adapter with RangeBooster Wireless-G Notebook Adapter with RangeBooster Wireless-G Notebook Adapter with RangeBooster Wireless-G Notebook Adapter with RangeBooster Appendix I Contact Information