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GLOSSARY
10BASE-T IEEE 802.3-2005 specification for 10 Mbps Ethernet over two pairs of
Category 3 or better UTP cable.
100BASE-TX IEEE 802.3-2005 specification for 100 Mbps Fast Ethernet over two pairs of
Category 5 or better UTP cable.
1000BASE-T IEEE 802.3ab specification for 1000 Mbps Gigabit Ethernet over four pairs
of Category 5 or better UTP cable.
ACCESS POINT An internetworking device that seamlessly connects wired and wireless
networks. Access points attached to a wired network, support the creation
of multiple radio cells that enable roaming throughout a facility.
AD HOC A group of computers connected as an independent wireless network,
without an access point.
AES Advanced Encryption Standard: An encryption algorithm that implements
symmetric key cryptography. AES provides very strong encryption using a
completely different ciphering algorithm to TKIP and WEP.
AUTHENTICATION The process to verify the identity of a client requesting network access.
IEEE 802.11 specifies two forms of authentication: open system and
shared key.
BACKBONE The core infrastructure of a network. The portion of the network that
transports information from one central location to another central location
where it is unloaded onto a local system.
BSS Basic Service Set: A set of 802.11-compliant stations and an access point
that operate as a fully-connected wireless network.
BEACON A signal periodically transmitted from the access point that is used to
identify the service set, and to maintain contact with wireless clients.