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GLOSSARY!
This section defines or identifies technical terms, abbreviations, and acronyms used
throughout this document.
100BASE-TX IEEE 802.3u specification for 100 Mbps Fast Ethernet over two airs of Category 5 or
better UTP cable.
10BASE-T IEEE 802.3 specification for 10 Mbps Ethernet over two pairs of Category 3 or better
UTP cable.
Administrator An administrator performs the service of maintaining a network. In the case of this
Router, the person who sets up the Router and makes changes to the settings.
Advanced Encryption An strong encryption algorithm that implements symmetric key cryptography.
Standard (AES)
Authentication The process to verify the identity of a client requesting network access.
Auto-negotiation Signaling method allowing each node to select its optimum operational mode (speed
and duplex mode) based on the capabilities of the node to which it is connected.
Base Station A WIMAX service provider’s equipment that is installed at a fixed location to provide
network connectivity for subscriber stations within a defined service area.
Client A computer on the network that uses the services of the Router, such as the
automatic DHCP server and Firewall.
CLI Command Line Interface
Customer Premise Customer Premise Equipment: Communications equipment that resides
Equipment (CPE) on the customer's premises.