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CU-108R USB Wireless LAN adapter User’s Manual
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Appendix B Glossary
Access Point
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An inter-networking device that seamlessly connects wired and wireless networks
together.
Ad-Hoc
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An Ad-Hoc wireless LAN is a group of computers each with wireless adapters, connected as
an independent wireless LAN.
Backbone
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This is the core infrastructure of a network; the portion of the network that transports
information from one central location to another central location. The information is then off-
loaded onto a local system.
Base Station
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In mobile telecommunication, a base station is the central radio transmitter/ receiver
that maintains communication with the mobile radio telephone sets within range. In cellular and
personal communications applications, each cell or microcell has its own base station; each base
station in turn is interconnected with other cells’ bases.
Bridge
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An internetworking function that incorporates the lowest two layers of the OSI network protocol
model.
BSS
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An acronym for Basic Service Set, this is an Access Point that is associated with several wireless
stations.
ESS
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An acronym for Extended Service Set, this is a roaming domain. More than one BSS can be
configured as an Extended Service Set.
Ethernet
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A popular local area data communications network that accepts transmission from computers
and terminals. An Ethernet operates on a 10-Mbps baseband transmission over shielded coaxial
cable or over shielded, twisted-pair telephone wire.
Infrastructure
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This is an integrated wireless and wired LAN configuration.
