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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 ‘ 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.