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GLOSSARY
Access Point
An access point serves as a bridge between an existing wired network and wireless
devices. The AirStation Pro is a type of access point.
CD-ROM (Compact Disc Read-Only Memory)
An optical disc that is physically the same as an audio CD, but contains computer
data. Storage capacity is approximately 680 megabytes. CD-ROM's are
interchangeable between different types of computers.
Configuration PC
This is a PC that is used to configure the settings on the AirStation Pro. It is
recommended that you use a Wired LAN PC to configure the AirStation Pro.
Crossover cable
This cable can be used to cascade hubs, or to connect two Ethernet stations back-
to-back without a hub. It works with both 10Base-T and 100Base-TX.
DHCP (Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol) server
This is a function that adjusts bandwidth automatically depending on the
communication traffic. IP addresses can be automatically assigned to the network
PC's and the AirStation Pro if a DHCP server exists on the network. This function
is also available if there are any devices on the network with their own built-in
DHCP server function, such as a Windows 2000/NT server or a dial-up router.
For further information on enabling this function, please refer to the manuals for
these devices, or consult their manufacturers.
There is no DHCP server on a network that contains only Windows 95/98/ME PCs.
DNS (Domain Name Server (or Service))
Software that enables users to locate computers on the Internet by host name. A
DNS server is a database of host names and IP addresses. DNS returns the IP
addresses when presented with a host name.
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