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GLOSSARY

AP: Access Point

BSSID: Basic Service Identifier (BSSID). The MAC address of the station in an access point.

DHCP: Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP). A network server uses this protocol to dynamically assign IP addresses to networked computers.

Ethernet: Most widely used LAN technology. Uses a star or a bus topology and provides transmission speeds up to 10 Mbps.

Firmware: Firmware updates could be necessary in order to fix software problems.

Gateway: A network that acts as an entrance to another network.

GUI: Graphical User Interface (GUI). A computer interface which manipulates graphical images and makes the program easier to use.

IP Address: Internet Protocol (IP) Address. Each device needs a number in order to communicate with other networks.

MAC Address: Media Access Control (MAC) Address. A MAC address is a hardware identification number that identifies each device on a network.

Mesh Manager: The unit which manages all of the station units associated with the MeshAP.

Passphrase: Similar to a password only longer for extra security.

SSID: Service Set Identifier (SSID). All wireless local area networks (WLAN) have a code so they can communicate with all wireless devices.

Subnet Mask: It displays the size of the network you are in.

WEP: Wired Equivalent Privacy (WEP). Provides security for a wireless network (same level of security as that of a wired LAN).

WLAN: Wireless Local Area Network (WLAN). Uses high frequency radio waves to communicate between nodes.

WPA: Wi-Fi Protected Access (WPA). Prevents hacking on wireless network traffic.

WPA-PSK: Wi-Fi Protected Access - Access Pre-Shared Key.

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