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An IEEE wireless networking standard that specifies a maximum data transfer rate of 54 Mbps and an operating frequency of 5 GHz.

An IEEE wireless networking standard that specifies a maximum data transfer rate of 11 Mbps and an operating frequency of 2.4 GHz.

An IEEE wireless networking standard that specifies a maximum data transfer rate of 54 Mbps, an operating frequency of 2.4 GHz, and backward compatibility with 802.11b devices.

An IEEE wireless networking standard that significantly improves network throughput over previous standards, and offers backwards compatibility with 802.11b and 802.11g devices. 802.11n uses multiple receivers and transmitters, a technology known as MIMO (multiple input, multiple output).

A device that allows wireless-equipped computers and other devices to communicate with a wired network. Also used to expand the range of a wireless network.

A device that adds network functionality to your PC or other device, such as a printserver.

A group of wireless devices communicating directly with each other (peer-to-peer) without the use of an access point.

An encryption method that supports these key sizes: 128-bit, 192-bit, and 256-bit.

The part of a network that connects most of the systems and networks together, and handles the most data.

The transmission capacity of a given device or network.

Data transmitted on your wireless network that keeps the network synchronized.

The smallest unit of information on a machine.

To start a device and cause it to start executing instructions.

A device that connects two different kinds of local networks, such as a wireless network to a wired Ethernet network.

An always-on, fast Internet connection.

An application program that provides a way to look at and interact with all the information on the World Wide Web.

A shared or assigned memory area that is used to support and coordinate different computing and networking activities so one isn't held up by the other.

A unit of data that is usually eight bits long.

A device that connects a computer to the cable television network, which in turn connects to the Internet.

A method of data transfer that is used to prevent data collisions.

A signal sent by a device to indicate that it is ready to receive data.

A method used to connect devices in a series, one after the other.

A collection of data that is organized so that its contents can easily be accessed, managed, and updated.

Allows the hosting of a website, FTP server, or email server with a fixed domain name (e.g., www.xyz.com) and a dynamic IP address.

A device that forwards Internet traffic from your local area network.

A protocol that lets one device on a local network, known as a DHCP server, assign temporary IP addresses to the other network devices, typically computers.

Removes the router's firewall protection from one PC, allowing it to be "seen" from the Internet.

The IP address of your ISP's server, which translates the names of websites into IP addresses.

A specific name for a network of computers.

To receive a file transmitted over a network.

An always-on broadband connection over traditional phone lines.

Frequency transmission with a redundant bit pattern resulting in a lower probability of information being lost in transit.

A message included in data packets that can increase wireless efficiency.

Dual band technology can operate in both the 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz radio bands which helps minimize interference. Operation may be selectable (one band at a time) or simultaneous, doubling available wireless bandwidth and network capacity.

A temporary IP address assigned by a DHCP server.

A general authentication protocol used to control network access. Many specific authentication methods work within this framework.

A mutual authentication method that uses a combination of digital certificates and another system, such as passwords.

A mutual authentication method that uses digital certificates.

Encryption is the manipulation of data to prevent accurate interpretation by all but those for whom the data is intended.

Technology that prioritizes network traffic so that time-sensitive applications like HD video stream smoothly. Also known as Media Optimized Networking.

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

A program that tells you the name associated with an email address.

A firewall is a security scheme that prevents unauthorized users from gaining access to a computer network or that monitor transfers of information to and from the network.

The programming code that runs a networking device.

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

A standard protocol for sending files between computers over a TCP/IP network and the Internet.

The ability of a networking device to receive and transmit data simultaneously.

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

Data transmission that can occur in two directions over a single line, but only one direction at a time.

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

A slang term for a computer enthusiast. Also refers to individuals who gain unauthorized access to computer systems for the purpose of stealing and corrupting data.

The communications protocol used to connect to servers on the World Wide Web.

Hybrid dual band work with Wireless-G in one radio band and Wireless-N in the other radio band.

An independent institute that develops networking standards.

Currently installed computing and networking equipment.

Configuration in which a wireless network is bridged to a wired network via an access point.

A protocol used to send data over a network.

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

A Windows 2000 and XP utility that displays the IP address for a particular networking device.

A VPN protocol used to implement secure exchange of packets at the IP layer.

Radio bandwidth utilized in wireless transmissions.

A company that provides access to the Internet.

The computers and networking products that make up the network in your home or office.

A mutual authentication method that uses a username and password system.

LELA is an application that provides an easy way to set up, view, manage, and repair your network.

A MAC address is the hardware address of a device connected to a shared network medium.

The computer operating system developed by Apple, and is used by all Macintosh computers.

One million bits per second; a unit of measurement for data transmission.

A media extender streams digital media files (video, music, photos) stored from the computer to a home entertainment device such as a TV, stereo, or home theater system.

A device that receives digital media content (especially digital music collections) streamed from a computer to a stereo or home theater system.

Technology that prioritizes network traffic so that time-sensitive applications like HD video stream smoothly. Also known as Entertainment Optimized Networking.

A media server is a computer or hardware device that stores and shares digital media files such as video, music, and photos.

MIMO, or multiple-input and multiple-output, is radio technology that utilizes multiple antennas at both the transmitter and receiver to improve range and performance.

An Internet Relay Chat program that runs under Windows.

Sending data to a group of destinations at once.

NAT technology translates IP addresses of the local area network to a different IP address for the Internet.

A method of enabling specialized applications, such as Internet phone calls, video, and audio, to travel between your local network and the Internet. STUN is a specific type of NAT traversal.

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

Data storage technology that can be connected directly to a computer network to provide centralized data access and storage to network clients.

A network storage system organizes and saves data in an accessible and efficient manner. Ideal for storing, backing up, sharing, and archiving critical files.

The protocol used to connect to Usenet groups on the Internet.

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

Frequency transmission that separates the data stream into a number of lower-speed data streams, which are then transmitted in parallel to prevent information from being lost in transit.