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14.9 Glossary of terms:
These are terms that are used with LAN and wireless networking.
DHCP: Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol.
WINS: Windows Internet Naming Service - Microsoft specific Name.
SSID: Service set identifier.
TLS: Transport Layer Security. It is a protocol that allows applications to securely communicate
through a network.
MD5: Message -Digest algorithm 5.
Proxy Server: A server that acts as a go-between for requests from clients wishing to access
resources found on others servers.
Number protocol: similar to DNS, but for NetBIOS.
Gateway: Connection to the Internet through another piece of hardware or software that provides
address translation and/or security.
IP Address: Identifier on a Network.
DNS: Domain Name Server, translates network names into IP addresses.
WEP: Wired Equivalent Privacy, encryption protocol on wireless networks providing a security
level similar to a wired connection. Both 64-bit (the standard WEP) and 128-bit encryption strength
are available. It is however recommended that you use 128-bit encryption as it offers the highest
level of security.
WPA: Wi-Fi protected access: A security technology for wireless networks. WPA improves on the
encryption and authentication features of WEP.
PSK: Pre-shared key: Wi-Fi protected access: It is a key shared by two parties on a secure channel.
It is used in Wi-Fi encryption such as WEP or WPA where both wireless access points and all
clients share the same key.
802.1x: Authentication protocol in use on wireless networks.
Subnet mask: A mask used to determine what subnet an IP address belongs to.
LAN: Local Area Network.
Access Point: Device connected to a network that allows other wireless devices to enter this
network.
Infrastructure: Type of wireless connection (using an access point or in Ad Hoc mode).
Ad Hoc: Wireless direct (Peer to peer) connection between devices.