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BROADCAST KEY Broadcast keys are sent to stations using dynamic keying. Dynamic
broadcast key rotation is often used to allow the access point to generate a
random group key and periodically update all key-management capable
wireless clients.
DHCP Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol: Provides a framework for passing
configuration information to hosts on a TCP/IP network. DHCP is based on
the Bootstrap Protocol (BOOTP), adding the capability of automatic
allocation of reusable network addresses and additional configuration
options.
ENCRYPTION Data passing between the access point and clients can use encryption to
protect from interception and evesdropping.
ETHERNET A popular local area data communications network, which accepts
transmission from computers and terminals.
FTP File Transfer Protocol: A TCP/IP protocol used for file transfer.
HTTP Hypertext Transfer Protocol: HTTP is a standard used to transmit and
receive all data over the World Wide Web.
ICMP Message Protocol: A network layer protocol that reports errors in
processing IP packets. ICMP is also used by routers to feed back
information about better routing choices.
IEEE 802.11B A wireless standard that supports wireless communications in the 2.4 GHz
band using Direct Sequence Spread Spectrum (DSSS). The standard
provides for data rates of 1, 2, 5.5, and 11 Mbps.
IEEE 802.11G A wireless standard that supports wireless communications in the 2.4 GHz
band using Orthogonal Frequency Division Multiplexing (OFDM). The
standard provides for data rates of 6, 9, 12, 18, 24, 36, 48, 54 Mbps. IEEE
802.11g is also backward compatible with IEEE 802.11b.
IEEE 802.11N A wireless standard that supports wireless communications in the 2.4 GHz
band using Orthogonal Frequency Division Multiplexing (OFDM). The
standard provides for data rates of 27, 54, 81, 108, 162, 216, 243, 270,
300 Mbps. IEEE 802.11n is also backward compatible with IEEE 802.11b/g.
IEEE 802.1X Port Authentication controls access to the switch ports by requiring users to
first enter a user ID and password for authentication.
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