User Manual

Wire le ss LAN 802.11b /g De vic e
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 Access Point (AP)
A hardware device (possibly a PC) that
can act as a communication hub for
wireless devices enabling them to connect
to a wired LAN (Local Area Network) or to
one another.
 ASCII (American Standard Code for
Information Interchange)
A code used for encryption that represents
letters with numbers.
 Broadband Router
A device which lets multiple client devices
share a single internet connection (like DSL,
Cable modem or T1). Generally
Broadband Routers offer rudimentary
network address translations and firewall
features.
 Client
A device that acquires networking services
from another device like another PC or
access point.
 DNS Server
Domain Name System / Service / Server is
a service available on the internet that
translates domain names into IP addresses.
 Encryption
The most efficient way to achieve data
security online. Encryption is a method of
coding data. Generally it is necessary to
provide a secret key or password in order
to receive decoded information when
encrypted.
 Router
A gate or entrance into a network. The ISP
connecting a home to the internet is
generally the router in a residence.
 HEX
A numbering system used in encryption.
HEX is a 16 symbol system consisting of the
numbers 0 – 9 and A – F.
 IP Address
An address that identifies devices on a
TCP/IP network (eg; 192.168.0.2).
 ISP (Internet Service Provider)
A company that provides access to the
internet.