User's Manual

GLOSSARY
802.11a The IEEE specification for wireless Ethernet which allows speeds of up to
54 Mbps in the 5GHz range. The standard provides for 6, 12, 24, 36, 48 and
54 Mbps data rates. The rates will switch automatically depending on range
and environment
802.11b The IEEE specification for wireless Ethernet which allows speeds of up to
11 Mbps. The standard provides for 1, 2, 5.5 and 11 Mbps data rates. The rates
will switch automatically depending on range and environment.
802.11g The IEEE specification for wireless Ethernet which allows speeds of up to
54 Mbps in the 2.5 GHz range. The standard provides for 6, 12, 24, 36, 48 and
54 Mbps data rates. The rates will switch automatically depending on range
and environment.
10BASE-T The IEEE specification for 10 Mbps Ethernet over Category 3, 4 or 5 twisted
pair cable.
100BASE-TX The IEEE specification for 100 Mbps Fast Ethernet over Category 5
twisted-pair cable.
Access Point An Access Point is a device through which wireless clients connect to other
wireless clients and which acts as a bridge between wireless clients and a
wired network, such as Ethernet. Wireless clients can be moved anywhere
within the coverage area of the access point and still connect with each other.
If connected to an Ethernet network, the access point monitors Ethernet traffic
and forwards appropriate Ethernet messages to the wireless network, while
also monitoring wireless client radio traffic and forwarding wireless client
messages to the Ethernet LAN.
Ad Hoc mode Ad Hoc mode is a configuration supported by most wireless clients. It is used
to connect a peer to peer network together without the use of an access point.