
Reference Manual for the WG602 v2 54 Mbps Wireless Access Point
be configured with the same SSID. This is typically the configuration parameter for a wireless PC card. It corresponds to the ESSID in the wireless Access Point and to the wireless network name. See also Wireless Network Name and ESSID.
Segment
A section of a LAN that is connected to the rest of the network using a switch, bridge, or repeater.
Subnet Mask
Combined with the IP address, the IP Subnet Mask allows a device to know which other addresses are local to it, and which must be reached through a gateway or router.
T
TCP/IP
The main internetworking protocols used in the Internet. The Internet Protocol (IP) used in conjunction with the Transfer Control Protocol (TCP) form TCP/IP.
U
Universal Plug and Play
UPnP. A networking architecture that provides compatibility among networking technology. UPnP compliant routers provide broadband users at home and small businesses with a seamless way to participate in online games, videoconferencing and other
UTP
Unshielded twisted pair is the cable used by
W
WAN
See “Wide Area Network”
Web
Also known as
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