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network on the Internet and an identifier of the particular device (which can be a server
or a workstation) within that network.
LAN Local Area Network. A communication network that serves users within a defined
geographical area. The benefits include the sharing of Internet access, files, and
equipment, such as printers and storage devices. Special network cabling (such as
10BaseT) is often used to connect the PCs together.
MAC Address The MAC (Media Access Control) Address is a 12 digit Hexadecimal number that
uniquely identify your network adapter on the network.
Media The materials used to connect network devices, such as twisted-pair wire, coaxial cables,
or fiber optic cables. Some networks do not use physical connecting media;
communications are achieved via radio waves instead.
Mbps Stands for millions of bits per second or megabits per second and is a measurement for
data transmission
Protocol The rules and encoding specifications for sending data.
RF Radio Frequency, any frequency within the electromagnetic spectrum associated with
radio wave propagation. When an RF current is supplied to an antenna, an
electromagnetic field is created that then is able to propagate through space.
Roaming In an Infrastructure mode wireless network, roaming refers to the ability to move from
one AP coverage area to another without interruption in service or loss in connectivity.
SSID Service Set Identifier, up to 32-character unique identifier attached to the header of
packets sent over a WLAN that acts as a password when a mobile device tries to connect
to the BSS. The SSID differentiates one WLAN from another; so all access points and