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use the same IP network number, and each machine has a unique IP
host address. The system administrator sets the subnet mask to
specify how much of the address is network number and how much is
host address.
IP
Internet Protocol - A networking protocol developed for use on
computer systems that use the UNIX operating system. Often used
with Ethernet cabling systems. In this manual, IP is used as an
umbrella term to cover all packets and networking operations that
include the use of the Internet Protocol. See also TCP/IP.
LAN
Local area network - A privately owned network that offers high-speed
communications channels to connect information processing
equipment in a limited geographic area. (usually within a single
campus or building).
LED
Light Emitting Diodes - Type of indicator lights on the panel of the
router.
MAC layer/address
MAC
Media Access Control layer/address defined by the IEEE 802.3
specification which defines media access including framing and error
detection. Part of the OSI reference model data link layer.
Roaming
A wireless client around an ESS and get the continuous connection to
the Infrastructure network.
Ping
An echo message, available within the TCP/IP protocol suite, sent to a
remote node and returned; used to test the accessibility of the remote
node.
Port number
A number that identifies a TCP/IP-based service. Telnet, for example,
is identified with TCP port 23.
Blitzz NetWave Point II USB – 11M 802.11b Wireless LAN USB Adaptor