Buffalo AirStation WHR-G54S User Manual page 81

Full-Duplex: To transmit on the same
channel in both directions simultaneously.
Half-duplex: To transmit on the same
channel in both directions, one direction at
a time.
Hub: A device which allows connection
of computers and other devices to form a
LAN.
IEEE (Institute of Electrical and
Electronics Engineers): The professional
organization which promotes development
of electronics technology.
IP (Internet Protocol) Address: A unique
32-binary-digit number that identifies each
sender or receiver of information sent in
packets.
Infrastructure: A wireless network or
other small network in which the wireless
network devices are made a part of the
network through the Access Point.
ISP (Internet Service Provider): A
company that provides access to the
Internet and other related services.
IV (Initialization Vector): The header
section of an encrypted message packet.
LAN (Local Area Network): A group
of computers and peripheral devices
connected to share resources.
LED (Light Emitting Diode): The lights
on a hardware device representing the
activity through the ports.
MAC (Medium Access Control) Address:
The unique number that distinguishes
every network interface card.
Mbps (Mega Bits Per Second): A
measurement of millions of bits per
second.
MDI/X (Media Dependent Interface/
Cross-over): Port on a network hub or
switch that crosses the incoming transmit
lines with the outgoing receive lines.
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