Subnet Mask: | The method used for splitting IP networks into a series of sub- |
| groups, or subnets. The mask is a binary pattern that is matched up |
| with the IP address to turn part of the host ID address field into a |
| field for subnets. |
TCP/IP: | Transmission Control Protocol/ Internet Protocol. The basic |
| communication language or protocol of the Internet. It can also be |
| used as a communications protocol in a private network, i.e. intranet |
| or internet. When you are set up with direct access to the Internet, |
| your computer is provided with a copy of the TCP/IP program just |
| as every other computer that you may send messages to or get |
| information from also has a copy of TCP/IP. |
Throughput: | The amount of data transferred successfully from one point to |
| another in a given period of time. |
WEP: | Wired Equivalent Privacy (WEP) is an encryption scheme used to |
| protect wireless data communication. To enable the icon will prevent |
| other stations without the same WEP key from linking with the AP. |
Wireless Bridge: | One of the additional AP operating modes offered by 54mpbs |
| Access Point, which allows a pair of APs to act as the bridge |
| that connects two Ethernet networks or Ethernet enabled clients |
| together. |
34 | NP644 IEEE 802.11g Wireless Network USB Adaptor |
YML787 Rev1 |
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