operate at frequencies around the 2.4 GHz range. 802.11 generally have data speeds of 1 or 2 Mbps while 802.11b can have speeds of 5.5 or 11 Mbps. 802.11b can also realize speeds up to 20 Mbps. 802.11a refers to wireless ATM systems and operates at frequencies between 5 to 6 GHz.
Infrastructure
This type of network is a wireless or other type of small network where the wireless network devices are made a part of the network through the use of an access point. The access point connects the device to the rest of the network.
IP Address
An identifier for a computer or device on a TCP/IP network. Networks using the TCP/IP protocol route messages base on the IP address of the destination. The format of an IP address is a
ISM band
The FCC and their counterparts outside of the U.S. have set aside bandwidth for unlicensed use in the ISM (Industrial, Scientific and Medical) band. Spectrum in the vicinity of 2.4 GHz, in particular, is being made available worldwide. This presents a truly revolutionary opportunity to place convenient
ISP (Internet Service Provider)
An organization that provides access to the Internet. Small ISPs provide service via modem and ISDN while the larger ones also offer private line hookups (T1, fractional T1, etc.).
LAN (Local Area Network)
A computer network that spans a relatively small area. Most LANs are confined to a single building or a group of buildings. However, one LAN can be connected to other LANs over any distance via telephone lines and radio waves. A system of LANs connected this way is called a
MAC Address (Media Access Control Address)
On a network, it is a unique
Protocol
A set of rules that end points in a telecommunication use as they communicate. These end points must recognize and observe the protocol in the communication.
Radio Frequency
Terms: GHz, MHz, Hz
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