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Network, Packet, Passphrase, PPPoE, RADIUS, RJ-45, Roaming, Router, Server, Firewall - power adapter

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NAT (Network Address Translation) - NAT technology translates IP addresses of a local area network to a different IP address for the Internet. Network - A series of computers or devices connected for the purpose of data sharing, storage, and/or transmission between users. Packet - A unit of data sent over a network. Passphrase - Used much like a password, a passphrase simplifies the WEP encryption process by automatically generating the WEP encryption keys for Linksys products. Ping (Packet INternet Groper) - An Internet utility used to determine whether a particular IP address is online. POP3 (Post Office Protocol 3) - A standard mail server commonly used on the Internet. Port - The connection point on a computer or networking device used for plugging in cables or adapters. PoE (Power over Ethernet) - A technology enabling an Ethernet network cable to deliver both data and power. PPPoE (Point to Point Protocol over Ethernet) - A type of broadband connection that provides authentication (username and password) in addition to data transport. PPTP (Point-to-Point Tunneling Protocol) - A VPN protocol that allows the Point to Point Protocol (PPP) to be tunneled through an IP network. This protocol is also used as a type of broadband connection in Europe. RADIUS (Remote Authentication Dial-In User Service) - A protocol that uses an authentication server to control network access. RJ-45 (Registered Jack-45) - An Ethernet connector that holds up to eight wires. Roaming - The ability to take a wireless device from one access point's range to another without losing the connection. Router - A networking device that connects multiple networks together. Server - Any computer whose function in a network is to provide user access to files, printing, communications, and other services. SMTP (Simple Mail Transfer Protocol) - The standard e-mail protocol on the Internet. SNMP (Simple Network Management Protocol) - A widely used network monitoring and control protocol. SPI (Stateful Packet Inspection) Firewall - A technology that inspects incoming packets of information before allowing them to enter the network. SSID (Service Set IDentifier) - Your wireless network's name. Static IP Address - A fixed address assigned to a computer or device that is connected to a network. WVC200-210 User Guide 49

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WVC200-210 User Guide
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NAT
(Network Address Translation) - NAT technology translates IP addresses of a local area
network to a different IP address for the Internet.
Network
- A series of computers or devices connected for the purpose of data sharing, storage,
and/or transmission between users.
Packet
- A unit of data sent over a network.
Passphrase
- Used much like a password, a passphrase simplifies the WEP encryption process
by automatically generating the WEP encryption keys for Linksys products.
Ping
(Packet INternet Groper) - An Internet utility used to determine whether a particular IP
address is online.
POP3
(Post Office Protocol 3) - A standard mail server commonly used on the Internet.
Port
- The connection point on a computer or networking device used for plugging in cables or
adapters.
PoE
(Power over Ethernet) - A technology enabling an Ethernet network cable to deliver both
data and power.
PPPoE
(Point to Point Protocol over Ethernet) - A type of broadband connection that provides
authentication (username and password) in addition to data transport.
PPTP
(Point-to-Point Tunneling Protocol) - A VPN protocol that allows the Point to Point
Protocol (PPP) to be tunneled through an IP network. This protocol is also used as a type of
broadband connection in Europe.
RADIUS
(Remote Authentication Dial-In User Service) - A protocol that uses an authentication
server to control network access.
RJ-45
(Registered Jack-45) - An Ethernet connector that holds up to eight wires.
Roaming
- The ability to take a wireless device from one access point's range to another
without losing the connection.
Router
- A networking device that connects multiple networks together.
Server
- Any computer whose function in a network is to provide user access to files, printing,
communications, and other services.
SMTP
(Simple Mail Transfer Protocol)
- The standard e-mail protocol on the Internet.
SNMP
(Simple Network Management Protocol)
- A widely used network monitoring and
control protocol.
SPI
(Stateful Packet Inspection)
Firewall
- A technology that inspects incoming packets of
information before allowing them to enter the network.
SSID
(Service Set IDentifier) - Your wireless network's name.
Static IP Address
- A fixed address assigned to a computer or device that is connected to a
network.