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Appendix C - Glossary DSL (Digital Subscriber Line) - DSL allows a high bandwidth transfer rates using existing phone line, to access the Internet. Ethernet - First generation of Ethernet transfers up to 10Mbps. Fast Ethernet, the second generation transfers up to 100Mbps, and Gigabit Ethernet, the third generation of Ethernet transfers up to 1000Mbps. Firewall - A security feature that protects a network by preventing intruders to connect. Hotspots - A place usually in public where you can access wireless connection to the Internet. Hotspots are commonly found at airports, hotels, coffee shops, libraries, restaurants, and convention centers. IP (Internet Protocol) Address - An unique number that identifies computers or devices on the network. ISP (Internet Service Provider) - Company that provides Internet access such as Cox, Adelphia, SBC, Verizon, Comcast, and many more. LAN (Local Area Network) - Group of computers connected together that can share data and peripherals such as printers, scanners, and etc. PCI Network Adapter - A device that connects a desktop to the network. Router - A device that connects LANs, WANs, and the Internet. SSID (Service Set Identifier) - A network name that identifies the wireless network. USB (Universal Serial Bus) - A standard interface commonly used to connect peripheral devices to computers. VPN (Virtual Private Network) - Provides secured remote access to a network via the Internet by sending data in tunnels. D-Link DIR-685 User Manual 133

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Append±x C - Glossary
DSL.(Digital.Subscriber.Line)
- DSL allows a high bandwidth transfer rates using existing phone line, to access the
Internet.
Ethernet
- First generation of Ethernet transfers up to 10Mbps. Fast Ethernet, the second generation transfers up to
100Mbps, and Gigabit Ethernet, the third generation of Ethernet transfers up to 1000Mbps.
Firewall.
- A security feature that protects a network by preventing intruders to connect.
Hotspots
- A place usually in public where you can access wireless connection to the Internet. Hotspots are commonly
found at airports, hotels, coffee shops, libraries, restaurants, and convention centers.
IP.(Internet.Protocol).Address
- An unique number that identifies computers or devices on the network.
ISP.(Internet.Service.Provider).
- Company that provides Internet access such as Cox, Adelphia, SBC, Verizon,
Comcast, and many more.
LAN.(Local.Area.Network)
- Group of computers connected together that can share data and peripherals such as
printers, scanners, and etc.
PCI.Network.Adapter
- A device that connects a desktop to the network.
Router
- A device that connects LANs, WANs, and the Internet.
SSID.(Service.Set.Identifier)
- A network name that identifies the wireless network.
USB.(Universal.Serial.Bus)
- A standard interface commonly used to connect peripheral devices to computers.
VPN.(Virtual.Private.Network)
- Provides secured remote access to a network via the Internet by sending data in
tunnels.