Buffalo AirStation Nfiniti WZR-HP-G300NH User Manual page 54

RJ-45 connector: An 8-pin connector
used between a twisted pair cable and a
data transmission device.
ROM (Read Only Memory): Memory
hardware that allows fast access to
permanently stored data but prevents
addition to or modification of the data.
Roaming: The ability to use a wireless
device while moving from one access point
to another without losing the connection.
SMTP (Simple Mail Transfer Protocol):
The protocol used to define and deliver
electronic mail (E-mail) from one location
to another.
SNMP (Simple Network Management
Protocol: An application layer protocol
that outlines the formal structure for
communication among network devices.
Static IP Address: A permanent IP
address assigned to a node in a TCP/IP
network.
SSID: The "name" of your wireless
network. You can get it from the Setup
page of the configuration utility.
STP (Shielded Twisted Pair): Twisted Pair
cable wrapped in a metal sheath to provide
extra protection from external interfering
signals.
Subnet Mask: An eight-byte address
divided into 4 parts separated by periods.
TCP/IP (Transmission Control Protocol/
Internet Protocol: Protocol used by
computers when communicating across
the Internet or Intranet.
TKIP (Temporal Key Integrity Protocol):
An encryption method replacing WEP.
TKIP uses random IV and frequent key
exchanges.
Twisted Pair: Cable that comprises 2
or more pair of insulated wires twisted
together.
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