10BaseT or 100BaseTx:
802.3 based Eth
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ernet network that uses UTP (Unshielded
twisted pair) cable and a star topology. 10
is 10 Mbps and 100 is 100 Mbps.
802.1x:
The standard for wireless LAN
authentication used between an AP and a
client. 802.1x with EAP will initiate key
handling.
Ad-Hoc Network:
The wireless network
based on a peer-to-peer communications
session. Also referred to as Adhoc.
Bandwidth:
The transmission capacity of
a computer or a communication channel,
stated in Megabits per second (Mbps).
BSS (Basic Service Set):
An 802.11 net
-
working framework that includes an Access
Point.
Bus Mastering:
A system in which the spec-
ified Input/Output device (e.g. NIC Card)
can perform tasks without the intervention
of the CPU.
Client:
A PC or workstation on a network.
Cross-Over Wiring:
A UTP cable that has its
transmit and receive pair crossed to allow
communications between two devices.
DCE (Data Communications Equipment):
Hardware used for communication with a
Data Terminal Equipment (DTE) device.
Default Gateway:
The IP Address of either
the nearest router or server for the LAN.
Default Parameter:
Parameter set by the
manufacturer.
Destination Address:
The address portion of
a packet that identifies the intended recipi
-
ent station.
DHCP (Dynamic Host Configuration
Protocol):
Based on BOOTP, it uses a pool
of IP addresses, which it assigns to each
device connected to it, and retrieves the
address when the device becomes dormant
for a period of time.
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