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peer-to-peer network
A type of LAN whose workstations are capable of being both clients and
servers.
point-to-multipoint bridge
See also wireless bridge. A bridge that connects two wired networks with
similar architectures. Two access points can be used to provide a point-to-
multipoint bridge between two buildings so that wired and wireless
devices in each building can communicate with devices in the other
building. A point-to-multipoint bridge has two radios, which allows
wireless end devices to communicate with it.
point-to-point bridge
See also wireless bridge. A bridge that connects two wired networks with
similar architectures. Two access points can be used to provide a point-to-
point bridge between two buildings so that wired and wireless devices in
each building can communicate with devices in the other building.
power bridge
The MobileLAN power bridge combines power and data onto an Ethernet
cable that is connected to the MobileLAN splitter or the access point with
the power over Ethernet option.
primary bridging
Ethernet bridging on a root port. An access point uses primary bridging to
bridge frames to and from the Ethernet network on its root port. Note
that primary bridging is not the same as bridging to the primary LAN.
primary LAN
Also called the home IP subnet and root IP subnet. The IP subnet that
contains the root access point. The primary LAN is typically the LAN on
which the servers are located.
QFSK (Quad Frequency Shift Key)
A broadcasting method that shortens the range but doubles the
throughput as compared to the BFSK method. In access points using a 2.4
GHz OpenAir radio, the radio can automatically switch between QFSK
and BFSK as needed if the transmit mode is set to AUTO.
remote IP subnet
An IP subnet that is separated from the primary IP subnet (primary LAN)
by a router. Remote IP subnets communicate with the primary LAN
through IP tunnels. A remote IP subnet is a type of secondary LAN.
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