Allied Telesis AT-WL2411 - Manual (Page 229)

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Glossary
ARP (Address Resolution Protocol)
The protocol used by TCP/IP networks to relate IP addresses with the
physical network addresses of network interfaces.
BFSK (Binary Frequency Shift Key)
A broadcasting method that lengthens the range but halves the
throughput as compared to the QFSK method.
bridge
A device that expands a local area network by forwarding frames
between data link layers associated with two separate physical media
types, usually carrying a common protocol. A bridge connects wireless
devices to a wired network and allows connection of networks or
subnetworks with similar architectures.
broadcast
A type of transmission in which a message sent from the host is received
by many devices on the system.
channel
The path for transmitting data from a device to the host computer. A
port may contain one or more logical channels. In 2.4 GHz RF networks,
the channel refers to the frequency hopping sequence the radio follows.