LAN - A local area network (LAN) is a group of computers and asso- ciated devices that share a common communications line and typically share the resources of a single processor or server within a small geographic area (for example, within an office building).
MAC Address - Short for Media Access Control address, a hard- ware address that uniquely identifies each node of a network. In IEEE 802 networks, the Data Link Control (DLC) layer of the OSI Reference Model is divided into two sublayers: the Logical Link Control (LLC) layer and the Media Access Control (MAC) layer. The MAC layer interfaces directly with the network media. Consequently, each different type of network media requires a different MAC layer.
Ping (Packet INternet Groper) - A utility to determine whether a specific IP address is accessible. It works by sending a packet to the specified address and waiting for a reply. PING is used pri- marily to troubleshoot Internet connections.
Preamble Type- The preamble defines the length of the CRC block for communication between the Access Point and a roam- ing Network Card. (High network traffic areas should use the shorter preamble type.) All wireless points (nodes) on your net- work should use the same preamble type.
RTS Threshold- This value should remain at its default setting of 2,432. Should you encounter inconsistent data flow, only minor modifications are recommended.
Roaming – Is the ability to move from one AP coverage area to another without interruption in service or loss in connectivity.
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