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Gateway - A device that interconnects networks with different, incompatible communications
protocols.
Hardware - The physical aspect of computers, telecommunications, and other information technology
devices.
IEEE (The Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers) - An independent institute that develops
networking standards.
Infrastructure - A wireless network that is bridged to a wired network via an access point.
IP (Internet Protocol) - 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 (Internet Service Provider) - A company that provides access to the Internet.
LAN - The computers and networking products that make up your local network.
MAC (Media Access Control) 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.
Passphrase - Used much like a password, a passphrase simplifies the WEP encryption process by
automatically generating the WEP encryption keys for Linksys products.
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 (Request To Send) - 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,
communications, and other services.
SNMP (Simple Network Management Protocol) - A widely used network monitoring and control
protocol.
Software - Instructions for the computer. A series of instructions that performs a particular task is
called a "program".
SOHO (Small Office/Home Office) - Market segment of professionals who work at home or in small
offices.
Spread Spectrum - Wideband radio frequency technique used for more reliable and secure data
transmission.
SSID (Service Set IDentifier) - Your wireless network's name.
