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NAT (Network Address Translation) - NAT masks a local network’s
group of IP addresses from the external network, allowing a local
network of computers to share a single ISP account. This process
allows all of the computers on your home network to use one IP
address. This will enable access to the Internet from any computer on
your home network without having to purchase more IP addresses
from your ISP.
PC Card - This is an Ethernet card that connects to the PCMCIA slot
on your Notebook PC. This enables the computer to communicate
with wireless access points.
PPP (Point-to-Point Protocol) - PPP is a protocol for communication
between computers using a serial interface, typically a personal
computer connected by phone line to a server.
PPPoE (Point-to-Point Protocol over Ethernet) - Point-to-Point
Protocol is a method of secure data transmission. PPP using Ethernet
to connect to an ISP.
Subnet Mask - A subnet mask is a set of four numbers configured
like an IP address. It is used to create IP address numbers used only
within a particular network.
TCP/IP (Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol) - This
is the standard protocol for data transmission over the Internet.
Protocols used to connect hosts on the Internet.
WAN (Wide Area Network) - A system of LANs, connected together.
A network that connects computers located in separate areas, (i.e.,
different buildings, cities, countries). The Internet is a wide area network.
WECA (Wireless Ethernet Compatibility Alliance) - An industry
group that certifies cross-vender interoperability and compatibility of
IEEE 802.11b wireless networking products and to promote that
standard for enterprise, small business, and home environments.
WLAN (Wireless Local Area Network) - This is a group of computers
and other devices connected wirelessly in a small area. A wireless
network is referred to as LAN or WLAN.
Appendix - Glossary