Gigabyte GN-AP03G User Manual - Page 25

GN-AP03G AirCruiser G Range Extender Appendix A: Glossary 10BaseT 10BaseT is the most common cabling method in Ethernet. 10BaseT conforms to IEEE standard 802.3. It was developed to enable data communications over unshielded twisted pair (telephone) wiring at speeds of up to 10 megabits per second up to distances of approximately 330 feet on a network segment. 802.11 A group of wireless networking standards, also known as Wi-Fi, set by the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE). 802.1X A standard for port-based authentication, first used in wired networks, that was adapted for use in enterprise WLANs to address security flaws in WEP, the original security specification for 802.11 networks. 802.1X provides a framework for authenticating users and controlling their access to a protected network and dynamic encryption keys to protect data privacy. Access Point An Access Point is a wired controller that sends data to the wireless NIC's installed in your network computers, and received data back from them. An Access Point is often connected to the network computer that has Internet access, or is directly connected to an ADSL or cable modem. Ad-Hoc mode An old term used to describe a device-to-device network. (See device-to-device network, peer-to-peer network). ADSL Asymmetric digital subscriber line (ADSL) is a new modem technology that converts existing twisted-pair telephone lines into access paths for high-speed communication of various sorts. AES Advanced Encryption Standard. The preferred standard for the encryption of commercial and government data using a symmetric block data encryption technique. It is used in the implementation of WPA2. Auto-MDI/MDIX On a network hub or switch, an auto-MDI/MDIX port automatically senses if it needs to act as a MDI or MDIX port. The auto- MDI/MDIX capability eliminates the need for crossover cables. Auto-negotiate Aautomatically determine the correct setting. The term is often used with communications and networking. Bridge A wireless device that connects multiple networks together. BSSID Basic Service Set Identifier. A unique address that identifies the access point/router that creates the wireless network. Channel One portion of the available radio spectrum used for all devices on a wireless network to communicate. Changing the channel on the access point/router can help reduce interference. Client Any computer connected to a network that requests files and services (files, print capability) from the server or other devices on the network. The term also refers to end-users. 21