Broadcom Corporation BRCM1005-H Manuel D’Utilisation
Glossary: Company 54g Wireless LAN (WLAN) User Manual
OFDM
orthogonal frequency division multiplexing. A method of digital modulation in which
a signal is split into several narrowband channels at different frequencies. OFDM
is used in European digital audio broadcast services.
a signal is split into several narrowband channels at different frequencies. OFDM
is used in European digital audio broadcast services.
preferred network
One of the networks that has been configured. Such networks appear under
Preferred networks on the Wireless Networks tab of Wireless Network
Connection Properties.
Preferred networks on the Wireless Networks tab of Wireless Network
Connection Properties.
Service Set Identifier (SSID)
A value that controls access to a wireless network. The SSID for your wireless
network card must match the SSID (network name) for any access point that you
want to connect with. If the value does not match, you are not granted access to
the network. You can have up to three SSIDs. Each SSID can be up to 32
characters long and is case-sensitive.
network card must match the SSID (network name) for any access point that you
want to connect with. If the value does not match, you are not granted access to
the network. You can have up to three SSIDs. Each SSID can be up to 32
characters long and is case-sensitive.
Wired Equivalent Privacy (WEP)
A form of data encryption for WLAN security. The WEP key information in the
client computer must match the WEP key used by the access point or host
computer. The WEP key can be enabled or disabled. The WEP key is case-
sensitive.
client computer must match the WEP key used by the access point or host
computer. The WEP key can be enabled or disabled. The WEP key is case-
sensitive.
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