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C. Glossary
that allows you to interact with other Foneros within the
FON Community.
Fonero – A registered user of the FON Community (either a
Linus or a Bill).
FTP (File Transfer Protocol) - A protocol used to transfer
files over a TCP/IP network.
Gateway - A device that interconnects networks with
different, incompatible communications protocols.
HTTP (HyperText Transport Protocol) - The
communications protocol used to connect to servers on the
World Wide Web.
Infrastructure - A wireless network that is bridged to a
wired network via an access point.
IP (Internet Protocol) - A protocol used to send data
over a network.
IP Address - The address used to identify a computer or
device on a network.
IPCONFIG - A Windows 2000 and XP utility that displays
the IP address for a particular networking device.
IPSec (Internet Protocol Security) - A VPN protocol
used to implement secure exchange of packets at the IP
layer.
ISP (Internet Service Provider) - A company that
provides access to the Internet.
La Fonera - FON's new tiny wireless router, and the easiest
way to join the FON Community and make your connection
wireless. It provides great security with two wireless
networks: a FON social channel and your own private
channel.
LAN - The computers and networking products that make
up your local network.
Linus – A Fonero with a broadband connection and a FON
Social Router at home. They roam all other WiFi Access
Points within the FON Community for free.
MAC (Media Access Control) Address - The unique
address that a manufacturer assigns to each networking
device.
Management console – Used for making changes in
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