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DWL-G520M User's Manual
Glossary
802.11b - An IEEE wireless LAN specification standard that operates in 2.4 GHz frequency band and
is interoperable with 802.11b standard devices.
802.11g - An IEEE wireless LAN specification standard that operates in 2.4 GHz frequency band and
is interoperable with 802.11g standard devices.
Access Point - A device that creates wireless signal to allow users to connect wirelessly in a wired
network.
Bridge - Connects any wired Ethernet device to a wireless network.
Broadband - Fast Internet connections typically at home such as DSL, and Cable that allow high
bandwidth capability are considered broadband connection.
Cardbus Network Adapter - A device that connects a laptop to the network.
DHCP (Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol) - A protocol that dynamically assigns IP address to
devices on the network.
Ethernet - First generation of Ethernet transfers up to 10 Mbps. Fast Ethernet, the second generation
transfers up to 100Mbps, and Gigabit Ethernet, the third generation of Ethernet transfers up to
1000Mbps.
Hotspots - A place usually in public where you can access wireless connection to the Internet.
Hotspots are commonly found at airports, hotels, coffee shops, libraries, restaurants, and convention
centers.
IP (Internet Protocol) Address - An unique number that identifies computers or devices on the
network.
LAN (Local Area Network) - Group of computers connected together that can share data and
peripherals such as printers, scanners, and etc.
PCI Network Adapter - A device that connects a desktop to the network.
Router - A device that connects LANs, WANs, and the Internet.
SSID (Service Set Identifier) - A network name that identifies the wireless network.
WAN (Wide Area Network) - A network that covers a large geographic area, usually two or more
LANs.
WEP (Wired Encryption Privacy) - A standard security feature used to encrypt data over a wireless
network to prevent intruder.
WPA (Wi-Fi Protected Access) - A stronger and more secured encryption than WEP to prevent
intruders from trying to connect to wireless networks.
WLAN (Wireless Local Area Network) - A type of LAN that uses high-frequency radio waves to
communicate with devices rather than wires.
D-Link Systems, Inc.
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