iiNet 300N Wireless Extender - Manual
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SUBNET MASK
A subnet mask is a number that defines a range of IP addresses that can be used in a
network. If your system is connected to a network, you can typically view the network’s
subnet mask number in the Network control panel (Windows) or System Preference
(Mac OS X).
TCP/IP
TCP/IP stands for Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol. These two protocols
were developed in the early days of the Internet by the American military. Their purpose
was to allow computers to communicate over long distance networks. The TCP relates to
verifying the delivery of data packets. The IP part refers to the moving of data packets
between nodes. TCP/IP software is built into major operating systems, like Windows and
the Mac OS.
TKIP
TKIP is a quick-fix method to quickly overcome the weaknesses in WEP security, especially
the reuse of encryption keys. TKIP is part of the IEEE 802.11i WLAN security standard.
WAP
A Wireless Access Point (WAP) is a device that lets wireless devices connect to a wired
network using Wi-Fi or Bluetooth. The WAP usually connects to a router (via a wired
network) if it’s a standalone device, or is part of a router itself.
