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and the same radio channel.
Ethernet
Ethernet is a 10/100Mbps network that runs over dedicated home/office wiring. Users must be
wired to the network at all times to gain access.
Gateway
A gateway is a hardware and software device that connects two dissimilar systems, such as a
LAN and a mainframe. In Internet terminology, a gateway is another name for a router.
Generally a gateway is used as a funnel for all traffic to the Internet.
IEEE
Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers.
Infrastructure
An integrated wireless and wired LAN is called an Infrastructure configuration. Infrastructure is
applicable to enterprise scale for wireless access to central database, or wireless application
for mobile workers.
Network
A network is a system of computers that is connected. Data, files, and messages can be
transmitted over this network. Networks may be local or wide area networks.
ISM Band
The FCC and their counterparts outside of the U.S. have set aside bandwidth for unlicensed
use in the so –called ISM (Industrial, Scientific and Medical) band. Spectrum in the vicinity of
2.4 GHz, in particular, is being made available worldwide. This presents a truly revolutionary
opportunity to place convenient high-speed wireless capabilities in the hands of users around
the globe.
Local Area Network (LAN)
A LAN is a group of computers, each equipped with the appropriate network adapter card
connected by cable/air, that share applications, data, and peripherals. All connections are
made via cable or wireless media, but a LAN does not use telephone services. It typicallu
spans a single building or campus.
PCMCIA
Personal Computer Memory Card International Association. Also a PCMCIA card is also
referred to Cardbus Adapter.