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DHCP (Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol)
A method of assigning a temporary IP address to a host, such as a computer,
connected on a specific network. With dynamic addressing, a particular host
may have a different IP address each time it connects to the network.
Dynamic IP address
See DHCP (Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol).
Encryption
A procedure to convert a file from its original form to one that can be read
only by the intended recipient.
IEEE 802.11
A family of wireless network standards, which includes 802.11a, 802.11b,
802.11e, and 802.11g. The original 802.11 standard was first approved in
1997 but was not very successful because it was relatively slow at 2 Mbps.
IEEE 802.11b
A high-bit wireless network standard that works on the 2.4 GHz band and
utilizes DSSS (direct sequence spread spectrum) technology. It offers data bit
rates of up to 11 Mbps and the range is from 200 to 300 feet for maximum
speed.
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