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Glossary

Access Point (AP)

A device that provides wireless LAN connectivity to wireless

clients (stations).

Adapter

A device or card that connects a computer, printer, or other

peripheral device to the network or to some other device. A

wireless adapter connects a computer to the wireless LAN.

Address Translation

See NAT.

Ad-Hoc Network

A temporary local area network connecting AP clients together,

usually just for the duration of the communication session. The

clients communicate directly to each other and not through an

established network, such as through a router. Also known as:

IBSS (Independent Basic Service Set). See

Infrastructure

Network for further details.

ASCII

The American Standard Code for Information Interchange refers

to alphanumeric data for processing and communication

compatibility among various devices; normally used for

asynchronous transmission.

Bandwidth

The transmission capacity of a medium in terms of a range of

frequencies. Greater bandwidth indicates the ability to transmit

more data over a given period of time.

bps

Bits Per Second.

Broadband

A communications medium that can transmit a relatively large

amount of data in a given time period.

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