Accton Technology Wireless LAN 802.11b/g Device WN4201B - Manual (Page 83)

Wireless LAN 802.11b/g Device
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Terms
• Access Point (AP) A hardware device (possibly a PC) that can act
as a communication hub for wireless devices
enabling them to connect to a wired LAN (Local
Area Network) or to one another.
• ASCII (American Standard Code for
Information Interchange)
A code used for encryption that represents
letters with numbers.
• Broadband Router A device which lets multiple client devices share
a single internet connection (like DSL, Cable
modem or T1). Generally Broadband Routers
offer rudimentary network address translations
and firewall features.
• Client A device that acquires networking services from
another device like another PC or access point.
• DNS Server Domain Name System / Service / Server is a
service available on the internet that translates
domain names into IP addresses.
• Encryption The most efficient way to achieve data security
online. Encryption is a method of coding data.
Generally it is necessary to provide a secret key
or password in order to receive decoded
information when encrypted.
• Gateway A gate or entrance into a network. The ISP
connecting a home to the internet is generally
the gateway in a residence.
• HEX A numbering system used in encryption. HEX is
a 16 symbol system consisting of the numbers 0
– 9 and A – F.
• IP Address An address that identifies devices on a TCP/IP
network (eg; 192.168.0.2).
• ISP (Internet Service Provider) A company that provides access to the internet.