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Appendix - Glossary
NAT (Network Address Translation) - NAT masks a local network's group
of IP addresses from the external network, allowing a local network of
computers to share a single ISP account. This process allows all of the
computers on your home network to use one IP address. This will enable
access to the Internet from any computer on your home network without
having to purchase more IP addresses from your ISP.
PC Card - This is an Ethernet card that connects to the PCMCIA slot on
your Notebook PC. This enables the computer to communicate with wireless
access points.
PPP (Point-to-Point Protocol) - PPP is a protocol for communication
between computers using a serial interface, typically a personal computer
connected by phone line to a server.
PPPoE (Point-to-Point Protocol over Ethernet) - Point-to-Point Protocol
is a method of secure data transmission. PPP using Ethernet to connect to
an ISP.
Subnet Mask - A subnet mask is a set of four numbers configured like an
IP address. It is used to create IP address numbers used only within a
particular network.
TCP/IP (Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol) - This is the
standard protocol for data transmission over the Internet. Protocols used to
connect hosts on the Internet.
WAN (Wide Area Network) - A system of LANs, connected together. A
network that connects computers located in separate areas, (i.e., different
buildings, cities, countries). The Internet is a wide area network.
WECA (Wireless Ethernet Compatibility Alliance) - An industry group
that certifies cross-vender interoperability and compatibility of IEEE
802.11b wireless networking products and to promote that standard for
enterprise, small business, and home environments.
WLAN (Wireless Local Area Network) - This is a group of computers
and other devices connected wirelessly in a small area. A wireless network
is referred to as LAN or WLAN.
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