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nected by special cables and hubs, and move data around at up
to 100 million bits per second (Mbps).
ESSID
The identifying name of an 802.11 wireless network. When
you specify your correct ESSID in your client setup you ensure
that you connect to your wireless network rather than another
network in range. (See SSID.) The ESSID can be called by dif-
ferent terms, such as Network Name, Preferred Network, SSID
or Wireless LAN Service Area.
Gateway
In the wireless world, a gateway is an access point with addi-
tional software capabilities such as providing NAT and DHCP.
Gateways may also provide VPN support, roaming, firewalls,
various levels of security, etc.
IEEE802.11
A set of specifications for LANs from The Institute of Electrical
and Electronics Engineers (IEEE). Most wired networks con-
form to 802.3, the specification for CSMA/CD based Ethernet
networks or 802.5, the specification for token ring networks.
802.11 defines the standard for wireless LANs encompassing
three incompatible (non-interoperable) technologies: Frequency
Hopping Spread Spectrum (FHSS), Direct Sequence Spread
Spectrum (DSSS) and Infrared. WECA’s focus is on 802.11b, an
11 Mbps high-rate DSSS standard for wireless networks.
IP Address
IP stands for Internet Protocol. An IP address consists of a
series of four numbers separated by periods, that identifies an
single, unique Internet computer host. Example: 192.34.45.8.