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the PSDU. The optional short preamble and header is intended for application where maximum
throughput is desired and interoperability with legacy and non-short -preamble capable equipment is
not consideration. That is, it is expected to be used only in networks of like equipment that can all
handle the optional mode. (IEEE 802.11b standard)
PSDU ? PLCP service data unit
Roaming ? A LAN mobile user moves around an ESS and enjoys a continuous connection to an
Infrastructure network.
RTS ? Request To Send. An RS-232 signal sent from the transmitting station to the receiving
station requesting permission to transmit.
RTS Threshold ? Transmitters contending for the medium may not be aware of each other.
RTS/CTS mechanism can solve this "Hidden Node Problem". If the packet size is smaller than the
preset RTS Threshold size, the RTS/CTS mechanism will NOT be enabled.
SSID ? Service Set Identifier, which is a unique name shared among all clients and nodes in a
wireless network. The SSID must be identical for each clients and nodes in the wireless network.
Subnet Mask ? The method used for splitting IP networks into a series of sub-groups, or subnets.
The mask is a binary pattern that is matched up with the IP address to turn part of the host ID address
field into a field for subnets.
TCP/IP ? Transmission Control Protocol/ Internet Protocol. The basic communication language or
protocol of the Internet. It can also be used as a communications protocol in a private network, i.e.
intranet or internet. When you are set up with direct access to the Internet, your computer is
provided with a copy of the T CP/IP program just as every other computer that you may send
messages to or get information from also has a copy of TCP/IP.
Throughput ? The amount of data transferred successfully from one point to another in a given
period of time.
WEP ? Wired Equivalent Privacy (WEP) is an encryption scheme used to protect wireless data
communication. To enable the icon will prevent other stations without the same WEP key from
linking with the AP.
Wireless Bridge – One of the additional AP operating modes offered by 22mpbs Access Point,
which allows a pair of APs to act as the bridge that connects two Ethernet networks or Ethernet
enabled clients together.
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