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Appendix C Glossary

Access Point

Access points are way stations in a wireless LAN that are connected to an Ethernet hub or server. Users

can roam within the range of access points and their wireless device connections are passed from one

access point to the next.

Authentication

Authentication refers to the verification of a transmitted message's integrity.

DMZ

DMZ (DeMilitarized Zone) is a part of an network that is located between a secure LAN and an insecure

WAN. DMZ provides a way for some clients to have unrestricted access to the Internet.

Beacon Interval

Refers to the interval between packets sent by access points for the purposes of synchronizing wireless

LANs.

DHCP

DHCP (Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol) software automatically assigns IP addresses to client

stations logging onto a TCP/IP network, which eliminates the need to manually assign permanent IP

addresses.

DNS

DNS stands for Domain Name System. DNS converts machine names to the IP addresses that all

machines on the net have. It translates from name to address and from address to name.

Domain Name

The domain name typically refers to an Internet site address.

Filter

Filters are schemes which only allow specified data to be transmitted. For example, the router can filter

specific IP addresses so that users cannot connect to those addresses.

Firewall

Firewalls are methods used to keep networks secure from malicious intruders and unauthorized access.

Firewalls use filters to prevent unwanted packets from being transmitted. Firewalls are typically used to

provide secure access to the Internet while keeping an organization's public Web server separate from

the internal LAN.

Firmware

Firmware refers to memory chips that retain their content without electrical power (for example, BIOS

ROM). The router firmware stores settings made in the interface.

Fragmentation

Refers to the breaking up of data packets during transmission.

FTP

FTP (File Transfer Protocol) is used to transfer files over a TCP/IP network, and is typically used for

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