Appendix D: Glossary - KTI Networks KWG-400 User Manual

11g Wireless Security Router User Guide

Appendix D: Glossary

10Base-T / 100Base-T
The adaptation of the Ethernet standard for Local Area Networks (LANs). 10Base-T uses
a twisted pair cable with maximum lengths of 100 meters and transmits data at 10Mbps
maximum. 100Base-T is similar, but uses two different twisted pair configurations and
transmits at 100Mbps maximun.
Ad-hoc Network
Also known as the peer-to-peer network, an ad-hoc network allows all PCs participating
in a wireless network and being within range, to communicate with each other. User's in
the same ad-hoc network can share files, printers, and other network resources.
Adapter
A device that makes the connection to a network segment, such as Ethernet and modem
cards and adapters.
ADSL
Asymmetric Digital Subscriber Line (ADSL), as it's name indicates, is an asymmetrical
data trasmission technology with higher traffic rate downstream and lower traffic rate
upstream. ADSL technology satisfies the bandwidth requirements of applications which
demand "asymmetric" traffic, such as web surfing, file downloads and telecommuting.
Bandwidth
The amount of data that can be transmitted in a fixed amount of time.
Browser
A software application used to locate and d isplay Web pages. Examples include Netscape
Navigator and Microsoft Internet Explorer.
BSS
BSS is the acronym of Basic Service Set that consists of a wireless access point and a
group of wireless client PCs.
Communication Protocols
Communication between devices requires they agree on the format in which the data is to
be transmitted, sent and received. The communication protocols are a set of rules that
define the data format.
Cookie
A Cookie is a piece of data stored on your PC that a web server can retrieve later to
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