Linksys HGA5T-2 Manual De Usuario

DSSS (Direct-Sequence Spread-Spectrum) - Frequency transmission with a redundant bit pattern resulting in a  
lower probability of information being lost in transit. 

DTIM (Delivery Traffic Indication Message) - A message included in data packets that can increase wireless  
efficiency. 

Encryption - Encoding data transmitted in a network.  

Ethernet - IEEE standard network protocol that specifies how data is placed on and retrieved from a common  
transmission medium. 

Firmware - The programming code that runs a networking device. 

Fragmentation -Breaking a packet into smaller units when transmitting over a network medium that cannot  
support the original size of the packet.  

Gateway - A device that interconnects networks with different, incompatible communications protocols.  

Hardware - The physical aspect of computers, telecommunications, and other information technology devices. 

IEEE (The Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers) - An independent institute that develops networking  
standards. 

Infrastructure - A wireless network that is bridged to a wired network via an access point. 

IP (Internet Protocol) - A protocol used to send data over a network. 

IP Address - The address used to identify a computer or device on a network. 

ISM band - Radio bandwidth utilized in wireless transmissions. 

ISP (Internet Service Provider) - A company that provides access to the Internet.  

LAN - The computers and networking products that make up your local network. 

MAC (Media Access Control) Address - The unique address that a manufacturer assigns to each networking  
device. 

Network - A series of computers or devices connected for the purpose of data sharing, storage, and/or 
transmission between users. 

Node - A network junction or connection point, typically a computer or work station. 

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