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90 R100 Wireless Gateway
Frame-bursting - Refers to burst mode. Burst mode optionally allows
a station to transmit a series of frames without relinquishing control of
the transmission medium.
Firewall - A firewall determines which information passes in and out
of a network. NAT can create a natural firewall by hiding a local
network’s IP addresses from the Internet. A Firewall prevents anyone
outside of your network from accessing your computer and possibly
damaging or viewing your files.
Gateway - A network point that manages all the data traffic of your
network, as well as to the Internet and connects one network to another.
Handshaking - handshaking refers to the signals that are transmitted
between communications networks that establish a valid connection
between two stations.
IEEE - The Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers. The IEEE
sets standards for networking, including Ethernet LANs. IEEE
standards ensure interoperability between systems of the same type.
IP Address (Internet Protocol) - An IP address consists of a series
of four numbers separated by periods, that identifies a unique Internet
computer host, allowing messages intended for that computer to be
delivered to the correct destination.
ISP (Internet Service Provider) - An ISP is a business that allows
individuals or businesses to connect to the Internet. Users log on to
the Internet using an account with an ISP or Internet Service Provider.
ISPs can serve IP addresses dynamically, or assign static (fixed) IP
addresses to individual computers.
ISP Gateway Address - The ISP Gateway Address is an IP address
for the Internet router. This address is only required when using a
cable or DSL modem.
LAN (Local Area Network) - A LAN is a group of computers and
devices connected together in a relatively small area (such as a house
or an office). Your home network is considered a LAN.
MAC Address (Media Access Control) - A MAC address is the
hardware address of a network device.
Appendix - Glossary