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network traffic based on its originating
address or its type.
PCI (Peripheral Component Interconnect): A
bus that is connected directly to the
CPU.
PCMCIA (Personal Computer Memory Card
International Association) Card: Remov-
able module that adds features to a
portable computer.
Ping (Packet Internet Groper): An Internet
utility used to determine whether a
particular IP address is online.
Plug and Play: Hardware that, once
installed ("plugged in"), can immedi-
ately be used ("played"), as opposed
to hardware that requires manual
configuration.
PoE (Power over Ethernet): A mechanism
to send DC power to a device using a
CAT5 Ethernet cable.
PPPoE (Point-to-Point Protocol over Eth-
ernet): A specification for connect-
ing users on an Ethernet line to the
Internet through a common broadband
medium.
Protocol: A standard way of exchang-
ing information between computers.
RADIUS (Remote Authentication Dial In User
Service): A server that issues authenti-
cation key to clients.
RAM (Random Access Memory): Non-per-
manent memory.
Repeater Hub: A device that collects,
strengthens and transmits information
to all connected devices, allowing the
network to be extended to accommo-
date additional workstations.
RC4: The encryption algorithm that is
used in WEP.
RJ-45 connector: An 8-pin connector
used between a twisted pair cable and
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