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Roaming
The ability to transfer your wireless session from one AP to
another AP seamlessly.
ROM
Read-Only Memory.
Router
On IP networks, a device connecting at least two networks, which
may or may not be similar. A router is typically located at a
gateway between networks. A router operates on OSI network
Layer 3. It filters packets based on the IP address, examining the
source and destination IP addresses to determine the best route
to forward them.
A router is often included as part of a network switch. A router
can also be implemented as software on a computer.
Routing Table
A table listing available routes that is used by a router to
determine the best route for a packet.
RTS
Request To Send.
S
Server
In a client/server architecture, a dedicated computer that supplies
files or services such as file transfer, remote login, or printing to
clients. Also see client.
Service Provider
A company providing Internet connection services to subscribers.
SMTP
Simple Mail Transfer Protocol is a standard Internet protocol for
transferring e-mail.
Static IP Address
An IP address that is permanently assigned to a host. Normally, a
static IP address must be assigned manually. The opposite of
Dynamic IP Address
.
Station
IEEE 802.11b term for wireless client.
Subscriber
A user who accesses television, data, or other services from a
service provider.