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Bluetooth wireless technology. A technology specification for linking
portable computers, personal digital assistants (PDAs) and mobile phones
for short-range transmission of voice and data across a global radio
frequency band without the need for cables or wires. Bluetooth is a
frequency-hopping technology in the 2.4 GHz frequency spectrum, with a
range of 30 feet.
Bridge. A product that connects a local area network (LAN) to another local
area network that uses the same protocol (for example, wireless, Ethernet
or token ring). Wireless bridges are commonly used to link buildings in
campuses.
Broadband. A comparatively fast Internet connection. Services such as
ISDN, cable modem, DSL and satellite are all considered broadband as
compared to dial-up Internet access. There is no official speed definition of
broadband but services of 100Kbps and above are commonly thought of as
broadband.
Bus adapter. A special adapter card that installs in a PC's PCI or ISA slot
and enables the use of PC Card radios in desktop computers. Some
companies offer one-piece PCI or ISA Card radios that install directly into an
open PC or ISA slot.
Cable modem. A kind of converter used to connect a computer to a cable
TV service that provides Internet access. Most cable modems have an
Ethernet out-cable that then attaches to the user's Wi-Fi gateway.
Client. Any computer connected to a network that requests services (files,
print capability) from another member of the network.
Client devices. Clients are end users. Wi-Fi client devices include PC
Cards that slide into laptop computers, mini-PCI modules embedded in
laptop computers and mobile computing devices, as well as USB radios and
PCI/ISA bus Wi-Fi radios. Client devices usually communicate with hub
devices like access points and gateways.
Collision avoidance. A network node characteristic for operatively
detecting that it can transmit a signal without risking a collision.
Crossover cable. A special cable used for networking two computers
without the use of a hub. Crossover cables may also be required for
connecting a cable or DSL modem to a wireless gateway or access point.
Instead of the signals transferring in parallel paths from one set of plugs to
another, the signals "cross
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over." If an eight-wire cable was being used, for
instance, the signal would start on pin one at one end of the cable and end