3Com HomeConnect 3CRWE50194 User Manual page 54

Glossary
"3com.com" into your Internet browser), the user is sent to the proper
IP address. The DNS server address used by the computers on your
home network is the location of the DNS server your ISP has assigned.
DSL modem
DSL stands for digital subscriber line. A DSL modem uses your existing
phone lines to send and receive data at high speeds.
Encryption
A method for providing a level of security to wireless data
transmissions.
ESSID
Extended Service Set IDentifier. The ESSID is a unique identifier for
your wireless network. You must have the same ESSID entered into the
gateway and each of its wireless clients (see also Wireless LAN Service
Area).
Ethernet
A standard for computer networks. Ethernet networks that are
connected by special cables and hubs move data around at up to 100
million bits per second (Mbps).
Firewall
Electronic protection that prevents anyone outside of your network
from seeing your files or damaging your computers.
Gateway
A device that acts as a central hub by connecting to each computer's
network interface card and managing the data traffic. The home
wireless gateway has a built-in access point, thus making it a wireless
gateway (see also Access Point). The home wireless gateway can stand
alone in a pure wireless network or can be connected to a wired
network, such as an Ethernet network, to create a mixed
wireless/wired network.
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