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10BaseT:
802.3 based Ethernet network
that uses UTP (Unshielded twisted pair)
cable and a star topology. 10 Mbps data
tansmission speed.
100BaseT:
802.3 based Ethernet network
that uses UTP (Unshielded twisted pair)
cable and a star topology. 100 Mbps data
tansmission speed.
1000BaseT:
802.3 based Ethernet
network that uses UTP (Unshielded twisted
pair) cable and a star topology. 1000 Mbps
data tansmission speed.
802.1x:
The standard for wireless LAN
authentication used between an AP and a
client. 802.1x with EAP will initiate key
handling.
Access Point:
A hardware device that acts
as a communication hub for
Clients
(users
of wireless devices) to connect to a wired
LAN.
Ad-Hoc Network:
A network based on
peer-to-peer communication rather than a
router, switch, or hub.
Bandwidth:
The transmission capacity of
a computer or a communication channel,
usually stated in Megabits per second
(Mbps).
Bridge:
A device which forwards traffic
between network segments with a common
network layer address, based on data link
layer information.
Client:
A PC, workstation, or other device
that connects to a network wirelessly
through an
Access Point
.
Cross-Over Cable:
A UTP cable that has its
transmit and receive pair crossed to allow
communications between two devices.
Default Gateway:
The IP Address of either
the nearest router or server for the LAN.
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