SMC Networks EZ Connect SMC2682W User Manual page 48

T
ERMINOLOGY
Ethernet – A popular local area data communications network, which
accepts transmission from computers and terminals. Ethernet operates on
a 10 Mbps baseband transmission rate, using shielded coaxial cable or
shielded twisted-pair telephone cable.
Infrastructure – An integrated wireless and wired LAN is called an
Infrastructure configuration.
Roaming – A wireless LAN mobile user moves around an ESS and
maintains a continuous connection to the Infrastructure network.
RTS Threshold – Transmitters contending for the medium may not be
aware of each other. The RTS/CTS mechanism can solve this "Hidden
Node Problem." If the packet size is smaller than the preset RTS
Threshold size, the RTS/CTS mechanism will NOT be enabled.
WEP – "Wired Equivalent Privacy" is based on the use of 64-bit or
128-bit keys and the popular RC4 encryption algorithm. Wireless devices
without a valid WEP key will be excluded from network traffic.
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