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Glossary of Terms
User Manual
SSID
Service Set Identifier is a sequence of characters unique to a specific network or
network segment that's used by the network and all attached devices to identify
themselves and allow devices to connect to the correct network when one or
more than one independent network is operating in nearby areas.
Subnet Mask
A mask used to determine what subnet an IP address belongs to. An IP address
has two components: the network address, and the host (node or device)
address; for example the IP address 150.215.017.009. Assuming this is part of a
Class B network (with a subnet mask of 255.255.0.0), the first two numbers
(150.215) represent the Class B network address, and the second two numbers
(017.009) identify a particular host on this network.
T
TKIP
Temporal Key Integrity Protocol. A wireless security encryption mechanism in Wi-
Fi Protected Access (WPA).
U
UART
Universal Asynchronous Receiver/Transmitter
W
WDS
Wireless Distribution System. Enables access points to communicate with one
another in order to extend the range of a wireless networks. Used in 802.11g
based access points.
WEP
Wired-Equivalent Privacy protocol was specified in the original IEEE 802.11
standard to provide a WLAN with a minimal level of security and privacy
comparable to a typical wired LAN, using data encryption.
Wi-Fi
A certification mark managed by a trade group called the Wi-Fi Alliance. Wi-Fi
certification encompasses numerous standards including 802.11a, 802.11b,
802.11g, WPA, and more. Equipment must pass compatibility testing to receive
the Wi-Fi mark.
Wi-Fi CERTIFIED™
The certification standard designating IEEE 802.11-based wireless local area
network (WLAN) products that have passed interoperability testing requirements
developed and governed by the Wi-Fi alliance.
Wi-Fi Interoperability Certificate
A statement that a product has passed interoperability testing and will work with
other Wi-Fi CERTIFIED products.
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