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LOSSARY
Gateway
A device that acts as a wireless central hub by connecting
to each computer's network interface card and managing
the wireless traffic. The gateway can stand alone in a pure
wireless network or can be connected to a wired network,
such as an Ethernet network, to create a mixed
wireless/wired network. Sometimes called an Access Point
because it is the point at which a wireless network
connects to a wired network, such as Ethernet.
IP address
IP stands for Internet Protocol. An IP address, which
consists of a series of four numbers separated by periods,
identifies a single, unique Internet computer host. Example:
192.34.45.8.
ISP
Internet service provider. An ISP is a business that provides
connectivity to the Internet for individuals and other
businesses or organizations.
LAN
Local area network. A LAN is a group of computers and
devices connected together in a relatively small area (such
as a house or an office). Your home network is considered
a LAN.
MAC Address
MAC stands for media access control. A MAC address is
the hardware address of a device connected to a network.
NAT
Network address translation. This process allows all of the
computers on your home network to use one IP address.
Using the NAT capability of the HomeConnect home
network gateway, you can access the Internet from any
computer on your home network without having to
purchase more IP addresses from your ISP.
PC Card
A network interface card that enables a notebook
computer to connect to a wireless network. The card is