RJ-45 connector:
An 8-pin connector
used between a twisted pair cable and a
data transmission device.
ROM (Read Only Memory):
Memory
hardware that allows fast access to
permanently stored data but prevents
addition to or modification of the data.
Roaming:
The ability to use a wireless
device while moving from one access point
to another without losing the connection.
SMTP (Simple Mail Transfer Protocol):
The protocol used to define and deliver
electronic mail (E-mail) from one location
to another.
SNMP (Simple Network Management
Protocol:
An application layer protocol
that outlines the formal structure for
communication among network devices.
Static IP Address:
A permanent IP
address assigned to a node in a TCP/IP
network.
SSID:
The “name” of your wireless
network. You can get it from the Setup
page of the configuration utility.
STP (Shielded Twisted Pair):
Twisted Pair
cable wrapped in a metal sheath to provide
extra protection from external interfering
signals.
Subnet Mask:
An eight-byte address
divided into 4 parts separated by periods.
TCP/IP (Transmission Control Protocol/
Internet Protocol:
Protocol used by
computers when communicating across
the Internet or Intranet.
TKIP (Temporal Key Integrity Protocol):
An encryption method replacing WEP.
TKIP uses random IV and frequent key
exchanges.
Twisted Pair:
Cable that comprises 2
or more pair of insulated wires twisted
together.
Glossary
