Asus WL-320gP - Wireless Access Point User Manual page 58

Chapter  - Appendix
MAC Address (Media Access Control)
A MAC address is the hardware address of a device connected to a
network.
NAT (Network Address Translation)
NAT masks a local network's group of IP addresses from the external
network, allowing a local network of computers to share a single ISP account.
This process allows all of the computers on your home network to use one
IP address. This will enable access to the Internet from any computer on
your home network without having to purchase more IP addresses from
your ISP.
NIC (Network Interface Card)
A network adapter inserted into a computer so that the computer can be
connected to a network. It is responsible for converting data from stored in
the computer to the form transmitted or received.
Packet
A basic message unit for communication across a network. A packet
usually includes routing information, data, and sometimes error detection
information.
PCMCIA (Personal Computer Memory Card International Association)
The Personal Computer Memory Card International Association (PCMCIA),
develops standards for PC cards, formerly known as PCMCIA cards. These
cards are available in three types, and are about the same length and width
as credit cards. However, the different width of the cards ranges in thickness
from 3.3 mm (Type I) to 5.0 mm (Type II) to 10.5 mm (Type III). These
cards can be used for various functions, including memory storage, land line
modems and wireless modems.
PPP (Point-to-Point Protocol)
PPP is a protocol for communication between computers using a serial
interface, typically a personal computer connected by phone line to a
server.
PPPoE (Point-to-Point Protocol over Ethernet)
Point-to-Point Protocol is a method of secure data transmission. PPP using
Ethernet to connect to an ISP.
Radio Frequency (RF) Terms: GHz, MHz, Hz
The international unit for measuring frequency is Hertz (Hz), equivalent to
the older unit of cycles per second. One megahertz (MHz) is one million
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