Accton Technology SMC2552WG Manuale Utente
Glossary-1
Glossary
10BASE-T
IEEE 802.3 specification for 10 Mbps Ethernet over two pairs of
Category 3 or better UTP cable.
Category 3 or better UTP cable.
100BASE-TX
IEEE 802.3u specification for 100 Mbps Fast Ethernet over two
pairs of Category 5 or better UTP cable.
pairs of Category 5 or better UTP cable.
Access Point
A networking device that seamlessly connects wired and wireless
networks. Access points attached to a wired network, support the
creation of multiple radio cells that enable roaming throughout a
facility.
networks. Access points attached to a wired network, support the
creation of multiple radio cells that enable roaming throughout a
facility.
Ad Hoc
A group of computers connected as an independent wireless
network, without an access point.
network, without an access point.
Advanced Encryption Standard
(AES)
An encryption algorithm that implements symmetric key
cryptography. AES provides very strong encryption using a
completely different ciphering algorithm to TKIP and WEP.
cryptography. AES provides very strong encryption using a
completely different ciphering algorithm to TKIP and WEP.
Authentication
The process to verify the identity of a client requesting network
access. IEEE 802.11 specifies two forms of authentication: open
system and shared key.
access. IEEE 802.11 specifies two forms of authentication: open
system and shared key.