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Hardware
- The physical aspect of computers, telecommunications, and other information
technology devices.
IEEE
(The
I
nstitute of
E
lectrical and
E
lectronics
E
ngineers) - An independent institute that develops
networking standards.
Infrastructure
- A wireless network that is bridged to a wired network via an access point.
IP
(
I
nternet
P
rotocol) - A protocol used to send data over a network.
IP Address
- The address used to identify a computer or device on a network.
ISM band
- Radio bandwidth utilized in wireless transmissions.
ISP
(
I
nternet
S
ervice
P
rovider) - A company that provides access to the Internet.
LAN
- The computers and networking products that make up your local network.
MAC
(
M
edia
A
ccess
C
ontrol)
Address
- The unique address that a manufacturer assigns to each
networking device.
Network
- A series of computers or devices connected for the purpose of data sharing, storage,
and/or transmission between users.
Node
- A network junction or connection point, typically a computer or work station.
Packet
- A unit of data sent over a network.
Port
- The connection point on a computer or networking device used for plugging in cables or
adapters.
Roaming
- The ability to take a wireless device from one access point's range to another without
losing the connection.
Router
- A networking device that connects multiple networks together.
RTS
(
R
equest
T
o
S
end) - A networking method of coordinating large packets through the RTS
Threshold setting.
Server
- Any computer whose function in a network is to provide user access to files, printing,
