Buffalo Technology WLI-U2-KG54 - Manual (Page 24)

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10BaseT or 100BaseTx: 802.3 based
Ethernet network that uses UTP
(Unshielded 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
initiate key handling.
Ad-Hoc Network: The wireless
network based on a peer-to-peer
communications session. Also
referred to as AdHoc.
Bandwidth: The transmission capacity
of a computer or a communication
channel, stated in Megabits per
second (Mbps).
BSS (Basic Service Set): An 802.11
networking 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
network.
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
portion of a packet that identifies the
intended recipient station.
Glossary