Booming B Series Wireless AP
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SSID:
SSID (Service Set Identifier) is a security measure used in WLANs. The SSID is a unique
identifier attached to packets sent over WLANs. This identifier emulates a password when a wireless
device attempts communication on the WLAN. Because an SSID distinguishes WLANS from each other,
access points and wireless devices trying to connect to a WLAN must use the same SSID.
TCP/IP:
TCP/IP (Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol) is the main Internet communications
protocol. The TCP part ensures that data is completely sent and received at the other end. Another part
of the TCP/IP protocol set is UDP, which is used to send data when accuracy and guaranteed packet
delivery are not as important (for example, in real-time video and audio transmission).
TFTP (Trivial File Transfer Protocol):
Simple form of FTP (File Transfer Protocol), which Uses UDP
(User Datagram Protocol), rather than TCP/IP for data transport and provides no security features.
UDP (User Datagram Protocol):
A communication method (protocol) that offers a limited amount of
service when messages are exchanged between computers in a network. UDP is used as an alternative
to TCP/IP.
UTP (Unshielded Twisted Pair) cable
: Two or more unshielded wires twisted together to form a cable.
WEP (Wired Equivalent Privacy):
An encryption method based on 64 or 128bit algorithm.
Web Browser:
A software program that allows viewing of web pages.
WLAN:
WLANs (Wireless LANs) are local area networks that use wireless communications for
transmitting data. Transmissions are usually in the 2.4 GHz band. WLAN devices do not need to be
lined up for communications like infrared devices. WLAN devices use access points, which are
connected to the wired LAN and provide connectivity to the LAN. The radio frequency of WLAN
devices is strong enough to be transmitted through non-metal walls and objests, and can cover an area up
to a thousand feet. Laptops and notebooks use wireless LAN PCMCIA cards while PCs use plug-in
cards to access the WLAN.
