Glossary - Pirelli DISCUS DRG A225G User Manual

DISCUS™ DRG A225G

GLOSSARY

802.11b
The IEEE specification for wireless Ethernet which allows speeds of up to 11
Mbps. The standard provides for 1, 2, 5.5 and 11 Mbps data rates. The rates
will switch automatically depending on range and environment.
802.11g
The IEEE specification for wireless Ethernet which allows speeds of up to 54
Mbps. The standard provides for 6, 12, 24, 36, 48 and 54 Mbps data rates. The
rates will switch automatically depending on range and environment.
10BASE-T
The IEEE specification for 10 Mbps Ethernet over Category 3, 4 or 5 twisted
pair cable.
100BASE-TX
The IEEE specification for 100 Mbps Fast Ethernet over Category 5 twisted-pair
cable.
Access Point
An Access Point is a device through which wireless clients connect to other
wireless clients and which acts as a bridge between wireless clients and a wired
network, such as Ethernet. Wireless clients can be moved anywhere within the
coverage area of the access point and still connect with each other. If con-
nected to an Ethernet network, the access point monitors Ethernet traffic and
forwards appropriate Ethernet messages to the wireless network, while also
monitoring wireless client radio traffic and forwarding wireless client messages
to the Ethernet LAN.
Channel
Similar to any radio device, the Wireless Cable/DSL router allows you to choose
different radio channels in the wireless spectrum. A channel is a particular fre-
quency within the 2.4GHz spectrum within which the Router operates.
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