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Glossary – Buffalo Technology WLI-U2-SG54HG User Manual

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RADIUS (Remote Authentication Dial

In User Service): A server that issues

authentication key to clients.
RAM (Random Access Memory): Non-

permanent memory.
Repeater Hub: A device that collects,

strengthens and transmits information to

all connected devices, allowing the network

to be extended to accommodate additional

workstations.
RC4: The encryption algorithm that is used

in WEP.
RJ-45 connector: An 8-pin connector used

between a twisted pair cable and a data

transmission device.
ROM (Read Only Memory): Permanent

memory.
Router: Device that can connect individual

LANs and remote sites to a server.

Roaming: The ability to use a wireless

device while moving from one access point

to another without losing the connection.
Script: A macro or batch file containing

instructions and used by a computer to

perform a task.
Server: Any computer that makes files or

peripheral devices available to users of the

network and has a resident Network OS.
SMTP (Simple Mail Transfer Protocol):

The protocol used to define and deliver

electronic mail (E-mail) from one location

to another.
SNMP (Simple Network Management

Protocol: An application layer protocol

that outlines the formal structure for

communication among network devices.
Static IP Address: A permanent IP address

is assigned to a node in a TCP/IP network.

Also known as global IP.

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