Glossary – Buffalo Technology Buffalo AirStation WLI2-PCI-G54S User Manual

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10BaseT or 100BaseTx: 802.3 based

Ethernet network that uses UTP (Un-

shielded twisted pair) cable and a star

topology. 10 is 10 Mbps and 100 is

100 Mbps.
802.1x: The standard for wireless LAN

authentication used between an AP

and a client. 802.1x with EAP will ini-

tiate key handling.
Ad-Hoc Network: The wireless network

based on a peer-to-peer communica-

tions session. Also referred to as

AdHoc.
Bandwidth: The transmission capac-

ity of a computer or a communication

channel, stated in Megabits per sec-

ond (Mbps).
BSS (Basic Service Set): An 802.11 net-

working framework that includes an

Access Point.
Bus Mastering: A system in which the

speciﬁed Input/Output device (e.g. NIC

Card) can perform tasks without the

intervention of the CPU.
Client: A PC or workstation on a net-

work.
Cross-Over Wiring: A UTP cable that has

its transmit and receive pair crossed

to allow communications between two

devices.
DCE (Data Communications Equipment):

Hardware used for communication

with a Data Terminal Equipment (DTE)

device.
Default Gateway: The IP Address of

either the nearest router or server for

the LAN.
Default Parameter: Parameter set by the

manufacturer.
Destination Address: The address por-

tion of a packet that identiﬁes the

intended recipient station.

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