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IKE
Internet Key Exchange. An automated method for exchanging and managing encryption keys between two 
VPN devices.
IP
Internet Protocol is the main internetworking protocol used in the Internet. Used in conjunction with the 
Transfer Control Protocol (TCP) to form TCP/IP.
IP Address
A four-byte number uniquely defining each host on the Internet, usually written in dotted-decimal notation 
with periods separating the...

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A LAN typically connects multiple personal computers and shared network devices such as storage and 
printers. Although many technologies exist to implement a LAN, Ethernet is the most common for 
connecting personal computers.
MAC address
The Media Access Control address is a unique 48-bit hardware address assigned to every network interface 
card. Usually written in the form 01:23:45:67:89:ab.
Mbps
Megabits per...

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NAT
A technique by which several hosts share a single IP address for access to the Internet.
NetBIOS
The Network Basic Input Output System is an application programming interface (API) for sharing services 
and information on local-area networks (LANs). 
Provides for communication between stations of a network where each station is given a name. These names 
are alphanumeric names, up to 16 characters in length....

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PPP over ATM
PPPoA. PPP over ATM is a protocol for connecting remote hosts to the Internet over an always-on 
connection by simulating a dial-up connection.
PPP over Ethernet
PPPoE. PPP over Ethernet is a protocol for connecting remote hosts to the Internet over an always-on 
connection by simulating a dial-up connection.
PPTP
Point-to-Point Tunneling Protocol. A method for establishing a virtual private network (VPN)...

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router
A device that forwards data between networks. An IP router forwards data based on IP source and 
destination addresses.
SSID
A Service Set Identification is a thirty-two character (maximum) alphanumeric key identifying a wireless 
local area network. For the wireless devices in a network to communicate with each other, all devices must 
be configured with the same SSID. 
This is typically the configuration...

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The TLS protocol is made up of two layers. The TLS Record Protocol ensures that a connection is private by 
using symmetric data encryption and ensures that the connection is reliable. The second TLS layer is the 
TLS Handshake Protocol, which allows authentication between the server and client and the negotiation of 
an encryption algorithm and cryptographic keys before data is transmitted or received. Based on...

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wide area network
WAN. A long distance link used to extend or connect remotely located local area networks. The Internet is a 
large WAN.
Wi-Fi
A trade name for the 802.11b wireless networking standard, given by the Wireless Ethernet Compatibility 
Alliance (WECA, see http://www.wi-fi.net), an industry standards group promoting interoperability among 
802.11b devices.
Windows Internet Naming Service
WINS. Windows...

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Index1
Numerics
64 or 128 bit WEP  4-6
802.11b  D-1
A
Account Name  3-11, 3-14, 6-2
Address Resolution Protocol  B-8
ad-hoc mode  D-2
Authentication Server  3-10
Auto MDI/MDI-X  B-14, G-2
Auto Uplink  2-3, B-14, G-2
B
backup configuration  6-7
Basic Wireless Connectivity  4-8
BSSID  D-2
C
Cabling  B-11
Cat5 cable  3-1, B-12, G-2
configuration
automatic by DHCP  2-4
backup  6-7
erasing  6-8
restore  6-6
router, initial  3-1
content filtering  2-2, 5-1
conventions
typography  1-1
crossover cable  2-3, 8-2,...

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F
factory settings, restoring  6-8
firewall features  2-2
Flash memory, for firmware upgrade  2-2
front panel  2-6, 2-7
fully qualified domain name (FQDN)  4-4
G
gateway address  C-20
H
Half Life  7-3
host name  3-11, 3-14
I
IANA
contacting  B-2
IETF  B-1
Web site address  B-7
infrastructure mode  D-2
installation  2-4
Internet account
address information  C-18
establishing  C-18
Internet Service Provider  3-1
IP addresses  C-19, C-20
and NAT  B-7
and the Internet  B-2
assigning  B-2, B-9...