


SSID broadcast An access point's periodic transmission of a signal revealing its SSID. SSID A name to identify an access point used in a wireless network. Router A device that plays the role of bridging or connecting the communication between devices (computers, printers, etc.) on the network. Passphrase A phrase (or text string) used in WPA and WPA2 for encryption. Network password A password to encrypt wireless transmission also referred to as encryption key, WEP key, passphrase or pre-shared key. Network A system to exchange information between computers by connecting them to each other. MAC address filtering A function to block access from unauthorized devices by saving the MAC addresses. MAC address A unique number assigned to each network device. IPv4 addresses are automatically assigned to communication devices such as computers connected to a network. IPv4 An Internet protocol to manage IP addresses. IP address A numerical identification assigned to each computer or network device connected to a network. IEEE802.11n An international wireless networking standard using the 2.4 GHz band and 5 GHz band enables communication at a maximum transfer rate of 600 Mbps.Ĭompatibility with IEEE802.11b/g is achieved in the 2.4 GHz band. IEEE802.11g An international wireless networking standard using the 2.4 GHz band enables communication at a maximum transfer rate of 54 Mbps.Ĭompatible with IEEE802.11b.

IEEE802.11b An international wireless networking standard using the 2.4 GHz band enables communication at a maximum transfer rate of 11 Mbps. DHCP function A function to automatically assign required information ( IP address, etc.) to computers, printers or other devices connected to the network. Access point A device that acts as a bridge when establishing a wireless network.
