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to a spreading ratio. The chipping code is a redundant bit pattern for each bit that is transmitted, which increases the signal's resistance to interference. If one or more bits in the pattern are damaged during transmission, the original data can be recovered due to the redundancy of the transmission.
Dynamic IP Address
An IP address that is temporarily leased to a host by a DHCP server. The opposite of Static IP Address.
E
ESS
An Extended Service Set (ESS) is a set of two or more BSSs that form a single subnetwork. See also BSS.
Ethernet
The most widely used LAN type, also known as IEEE 802.3. The most common Ethernet networks are
Each Ethernet port has a physical address called the MAC address. Also see MAC address.
Event
A message generated by a device to inform an operator or the network management system that something has occurred.
F
Firewall
A security software system on a router that enforces an access control policy between the Internet and the LAN for protection.
Firmware
Code written onto
FTP
File Transfer Protocol is a standard Internet protocol for exchanging files between computers. FTP is commonly used to download programs and other files to a computer from web pages on Internet servers.
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