Asus WL-530g - Manual (Page 64)

Appendix
64 ASUS Pocket Wireless Router
Frame-bursting - Refers to burst mode. Burst mode optionally allows a
station to transmit a series of frames without relinquishing control of the
transmission medium.
Firewall - A firewall determines which information passes in and out of a
network. NAT can create a natural firewall by hiding a local network’s IP
addresses from the Internet. A Firewall prevents anyone outside of your
network from accessing your computer and possibly damaging or viewing
your files.
Gateway - A network point that manages all the data traffic of your network,
as well as to the Internet and connects one network to another.
Handshaking - handshaking refers to the signals that are transmitted
between communications networks that establish a valid connection between
two stations.
IEEE - The Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers. The IEEE
sets standards for networking, including Ethernet LANs. IEEE standards
ensure interoperability between systems of the same type.
IP Address (Internet Protocol) - An IP address consists of a series of four
numbers separated by periods, that identifies a unique Internet computer
host, allowing messages intended for that computer to be delivered to the
correct destination.
ISP (Internet Service Provider) - An ISP is a business that allows
individuals or businesses to connect to the Internet. Users log on to the
Internet using an account with an ISP or Internet Service Provider. ISPs
can serve IP addresses dynamically, or assign static (fixed) IP addresses to
individual computers.
ISP Gateway Address - The ISP Gateway Address is an IP address for the
Internet router. This address is only required when using a cable or DSL
modem.
LAN (Local Area Network) - A LAN is a group of computers and devices
connected together in a relatively small area (such as a house or an office).
Your home network is considered a LAN.
MAC Address (Media Access Control) - A MAC address is the hardware
address of a device connected to a network.
Appendix - Glossary