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SSID ― Service Set Identifier, which is a unique name shared among all clients and
nodes in a wireless network. The SSID must be identical for each clients and nodes
in the wireless network.
Subnet Mask ― The method used for splitting IP networks into a series of sub-
groups, or subnets. The mask is a binary pattern that is matched up with the IP
address to turn part of the host ID address field into a field for subnets.
TCP/IP ― Transmission Control Protocol/ Internet Protocol. The basic
communication language or protocol of the Internet. It can also be used as a
communications protocol in a private network, i.e. intranet or internet. When you
are set up with direct access to the Internet, your computer is provided with a copy of
the TCP/IP program just as every other computer that you may send messages to or
get information from also has a copy of TCP/IP.
Throughput ― The amount of data transferred successfully from one point to
another in a given period of time.
WEP ― Wired Equivalent Privacy (WEP) is an encryption scheme used to protect
wireless data communication. To enable the icon will prevent other stations without
the same WEP key from linking with the AP.
Wireless Bridge – One of the additional AP operating modes offered by 22mpbs
Access Point, which allows a pair of APs to act as the bridge that connects two
Ethernet networks or Ethernet enabled clients together.