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100Kbps and above are commonly thought of as broadband.
Browser
A browser is an application program that provides a way to look at and interact with all the information on the World
Wide Web.
Cable Modem
A kind of converter used to connect a computer to a cable TV service that provides Internet access. Most cable
modems have an Ethernet out-cable that attaches to the user's Wi-Fi gateway.
Client devices
Clients are the end users. Wi-Fi client devices include PC Cards that slide into laptop computers, mini-PCI modules
embedded in laptop computers and mobile computing devices, as well as USB radios and PCI/ISA bus Wi-Fi radios.
Client devices usually communicate with hub devices like access points and gateways.
CTS
Clear To Send. A signal sent by a device to indicate that it is ready to receive data.
Database
A collection of data that is organized so that its contents can easily be accessed, managed, and updated.
DDNS
Dynamic Domain Name System. The capability of having a website, FTP, or e-mail server with a dynamic IP
address using a fixed domain name.
Default Gateway
A device that forwards Internet traffic from your local area network.
DHCP
A utility that enables a server to dynamically assign IP addresses from a predefined list and limit their time of use so
that they can be reassigned. Without DHCP, an IT Manager would have to manually enter in all the IP addresses of
all the computers on the network. When DHCP is used, whenever a computer logs onto the network, it automatically
gets an IP address assigned to it.
DHCP Servers
Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol Servers. PCs and other network devices using dynamic IP addressing are
assigned a new IP address by a DHCP server. The PC or network device obtaining an IP address is called the
DHCP client. DHCP frees you from having to assign IP addresses manually every time a new user is added to your
network.
A DHCP server can either be a designated PC on the network or another network device, such as the Router. By
default, the Router's DHCP server function is enabled.
If you already have a DHCP server running on your network, you must disable one of the two DHCP servers. If you
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