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AT-WL2411 Wireless Access Point Installation Guide
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SNMP (Simple Network Management Protocol)
SNMP is a popular network management protocol in the TCP/IP and
SPX/IPX protocol suite. SNMP allows TCP/IP and SPX/IPX sites to
exchange configuration and status information. It uses management
programs called "agents" to monitor network traffic. SNMP stores the
information it collects in the Management Information Base (MIB). Your
network administrator can use management software interacting with
the MIB to obtain information about network activity.
spanning tree
A form of network organization in which each device on the network has
only one path to the root. The access points automatically configure into
a self-organized network that provides efficient, loop-free forwarding of
frames through the network.
subnet
A single member of the collection of hardware networks that compose
an IP network. Host addresses on a given subnet share an IP network
number with hosts on all other subnets of that IP network.
triangular routing
The routing logic used for a mobile IP end device that has roamed to a
foreign network. Frames destined for a mobile end device are always
sent to the home subnet of the end device. If the end device has roamed
to another subnet, the frame must be forwarded to the remote subnet
where the end device currently resides.
access point
The access point bridges frames between a wired Ethernet network and
a wireless RF network. The access point can also serve as a bridge
between two RF networks. The AT-WL2411 features Radio Independent
and Network Independent architecture.
unicast address
A unique Ethernet address assigned to a single device on the network.
WAP
A wireless network device that serves as a repeater. It transmits data
between an access point that is connected to the Ethernet network and
end devices.