example, wireless, Ethernet or token ring). Wireless bridges are commonly used to link buildings in campuses.

Broadband. A comparatively fast Internet connection. Services such as ISDN, cable modem, DSL and satellite are all considered broadband as compared to dial-up Internet access. There is no official speed definition of broadband but services of 100Kbps and above are commonly thought of as broadband.

Bus adapter. A special adapter card that installs in a PC’s PCI or ISA slot and enables the use of PC Card radios in desktop computers. Some companies offer one-piece PCI or ISA Card radios that install directly into an open PC or ISA slot.

Cable modem. A kind of converter used to connect a computer to a cable TV service that provides Internet access. Most cable modems have an Ethernet out-cable that then attaches to the user's ‘ gateway.

Client. Any computer connected to a network that requests services (files, print capability) from another member of the network.

Client devices. Clients are end users. Wi-Fi client devices include PC Cards that slide into laptop computers, mini-PCI modules embedded in laptop computers and mobile computing devices, as well as USB radios and PCI/ISA bus Wi-Fi radios. Client devices usually communicate with hub devices like access points and gateways.

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