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DWL-G520M User's Manual Glossary Glossary 802.11b - An IEEE wireless LAN specification standard that operates in 2.4 GHz frequency band and is interoperable with 802.11b standard devices. 802.11g - An IEEE wireless LAN specification standard that operates in 2.4 GHz frequency band and is interoperable with 802.11g standard devices. Access Point - A device that creates wireless signal to allow users to connect wirelessly in a wired network. Bridge - Connects any wired Ethernet device to a wireless network. Broadband - Fast Internet connections typically at home such as DSL, and Cable that allow high bandwidth capability are considered broadband connection. Cardbus Network Adapter - A device that connects a laptop to the network. DHCP (Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol) - A protocol that dynamically assigns IP address to devices on the network. Ethernet - First generation of Ethernet transfers up to 10 Mbps. Fast Ethernet, the second generation transfers up to 100Mbps, and Gigabit Ethernet, the third generation of Ethernet transfers up to 1000Mbps. 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. 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. WAN (Wide Area Network) - A network that covers a large geographic area, usually two or more LANs. WEP (Wired Encryption Privacy) - A standard security feature used to encrypt data over a wireless network to prevent intruder. WPA (Wi-Fi Protected Access) - A stronger and more secured encryption than WEP to prevent intruders from trying to connect to wireless networks. WLAN (Wireless Local Area Network) - A type of LAN that uses high-frequency radio waves to communicate with devices rather than wires. D-Link Systems, Inc. 39
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