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Full-Duplex:
To transmit on the same
channel in both directions simultaneously.
Half-duplex:
To transmit on the same
channel in both directions, one direction at
a time.
Hub:
A device which allows connection
of computers and other devices to form a
LAN.
IEEE (Institute of Electrical and
Electronics Engineers):
The professional
organization which promotes development
of electronics technology.
IP (Internet Protocol) Address:
A unique
32-binary-digit number that identifies each
sender or receiver of information sent in
packets.
Infrastructure:
A wireless network or
other small network in which the wireless
network devices are made a part of the
network through the Access Point.
ISP (Internet Service Provider):
A
company that provides access to the
Internet and other related services.
IV (Initialization Vector):
The header
section of an encrypted message packet.
LAN (Local Area Network):
A group
of computers and peripheral devices
connected to share resources.
LED (Light Emitting Diode):
The lights
on a hardware device representing the
activity through the ports.
MAC (Medium Access Control) Address:
The unique number that distinguishes
every network interface card.
Mbps (Mega Bits Per Second):
A
measurement of millions of bits per
second.
MDI/X (Media Dependent Interface/
Cross-over):
Port on a network hub or
switch that crosses the incoming transmit
lines with the outgoing receive lines.
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