Hawking Hi-Gain HD45X User Manual page 69

protocol for transmitting information over Ethernet between different
manufacturers
Protocol: A protocol is a set of rules for interaction agreed upon between
multiple parties so that when they interface with each other based on such a
protocol, the interpretation of their behavior is well defined and can be made
objectively, without confusion or misunderstanding.
Range extender: A range extender is an intelligent network device that
forwards packets between different networks based on network layer address
information such as IP addresses.
Subnet Mask: A subnet mask, which may be a part of the TCP/IP
information provided by your ISP, is a set of four numbers (e.g.
255.255.255.0) configured like an IP address. It is used to create IP address
numbers used only within a particular network (as opposed to valid IP
address numbers recognized by the Internet, which must be assigned by
InterNIC).
TCP/IP, UDP: Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol (TCP/IP)
and Unreliable Datagram Protocol (UDP). TCP/IP is the standard protocol
for data transmission over the Internet. Both TCP and UDP are transport
layer protocol. TCP performs proper error detection and error recovery, and
thus is reliable. UDP on the other hand is not reliable. They both run on top
of the IP (Internet Protocol), a network layer protocol.
Universal Repeater: Another name for range extender.
WAN: Wide Area Network. A network that connects computers located in
geographically separate areas (e.g. different buildings, cities, countries). The
Internet is a wide area network.
Web-based management Graphical User Interface (GUI): Many devices
support a graphical user interface that is based on the web browser. This
means the user can use the familiar Netscape or Microsoft Internet Explorer
to Control/configure or monitor the device being managed.
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