Buffalo WLI-CB-G54S User Manual page 29

10BaseT or 100BaseTx: 802.3 based Eth-
ernet 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 net-
working framework that includes an Access
Point.
Bus Mastering: A system in which the spec-
ified 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 recipi-
ent station.
DHCP (Dynamic Host Configuration Proto-
col): Based on BOOTP, it uses a pool of IP
addresses, which it assigns to each device
connected to it, and retrieves the address
when the device becomes dormant for a
period of time.
DNS (Domain Name System): System used

Glossary