Fujitsu Siemens Computers LifeBook S6010 User Manual page 93

LAN
Local Area Network
A connection of computers within a relatively limited area, such as the same floor, or the same
building.
MAC Address
Media Access Control Address
A unique physical address of a network card.
For Ethernet, the first three bytes are used as the vendor code, controlled and assigned by IEEE.
The remaining three bytes are controlled by each vendor (preventing overlap), therefore, every
Ethernet card is given a unique physical address in the world, being assigned with a different address
from other cards. For Ethernet, frames are sent and received based on this address.
MTU
Maximum Transmission Unit
The maximum data size that can be transferred at a time through the Internet or other networks.
You can set a smaller MTU size to obtain successful communication, if you have difficulty transferring
data due to the fact that the maximum size is too large.
PPPoE
Point to Point Protocol over Ethernet
A protocol for Ethernet, using a Point-to-Point Protocol (PPP), which is used for connection on the
phone line.
Protocol
Procedures and rules use to send and receive data between computers.
- Method of sending and receiving data
- Process used to handle communication errors
Conditions required for communication are organized in procedures for correct transfer of information.
SSID
Service Set Identifier
Specifies which network you are joining. Some systems allow you to specify any SSID as an option
so you can join any network.
TCP/IP
Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol
A standard Internet protocol that is most widely used.
Wi-Fi Compatible
Wi-Fi (Wireless Fidelity) Identifies that the product has passed the interoperability test, supplied by
the WECA (Wireless Ethernet Compatibility Alliance), which guarantees the interoperability of wireless
IEEE 802.11 LAN products. For more information on the Wi-Fi standard, go to the WECA website at:
www.wirelessethernet.com.
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