Nikon WT-1 - Manual (Page 44)

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Routing
The process of choosing a route for information packets to ensure that they reach the
correct destination. Devices or software that perform this task are known as “rout-
ers.”
SS-ID
An SS-ID prevents interference between devices in different networks.
Subnet mask
A mask that divides a network into subnets.
TCP/IP (Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol)
A dual protocol consisting of a transport-layer protocol (TCP) that divides data into
packets which it later reassembles, and a network protocol (IP) that handles transmis-
sion of the packets between points in the network. It can be implemented on different
platforms, allowing data to be transmitted between machines with different operating
systems.
USB (Universal Serial Bus)
A standard for connecting peripheral devices. USB supports data transfer rates of up to
480 Mbps (USB 2.0). Devices connected via USB can be connected and disconnected
with the power on (“hot plug”) and do not require separate IRQ (interrupt request)
numbers, preventing confl icts with other devices.
WEP (Wired Equivalent Privacy)
A privacy protocol intended to provided users of wireless networks with the same level
of privacy as a wired network. When using WEP, enter the encryption key provided by
the network administrator.
Wireless LAN access point
A wireless transceiver that acts as the connection between wireless devices and a wire-
less network.