DNS (Domain Name System):
System used
to map readable machine names into IP
addresses
Driver:
Software that interfaces a computer
with a specific hardware device.
DSSS (Direct Sequence Spread Spectrum):
Method of spreading a wireless signal into
wide frequency bandwidth.
DTE (Data Terminal Equipment):
Device that
con10BaseT or 100BaseTx: 802.3 based
Ethernet network that uses UTP (Unshield-
ed 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
networking framework that includes an
Access Point.
Bus Mastering:
A system in which the
specified 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.
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