3Com OfficeConnect 3CRWE454A72 User Manual

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G LOSSARY802.11a The IEEE specification for wireless Ethernet which allows speeds of up to54 Mbps in the 5GHz range. The standard provides for 6, 12, 24, 36, 48and 54 Mbps data rates. The rates will switch automatically dependingon range and environment802.11b The IEEE specification for wireless Ethernet which allows speeds of up to11 Mbps. The standard provides for 1, 2, 5.5 and 11 Mbps data rates.The rates will switch automatically depending on range and environment.802.11g The IEEE specification for wireless Ethernet which allows speeds of up to54 Mbps in the 2.5 GHz range. The standard provides for 6, 12, 24, 36,48 and 54 Mbps data rates. The rates will switch automaticallydepending on range and environment.10BASE-T The IEEE specification for 10 Mbps Ethernet over Category 3, 4 or 5twisted pair cable.100BASE-TX The IEEE specification for 100 Mbps Fast Ethernet over Category 5twisted-pair cable.Access Point An Access Point is a device through which wireless clients connect toother wireless clients and which acts as a bridge between wireless clientsand a wired network, such as Ethernet. Wireless clients can be movedanywhere within the coverage area of the access point and still connectwith each other. If connected to an Ethernet network, the access pointmonitors Ethernet traffic and forwards appropriate Ethernet messages tothe wireless network, while also monitoring wireless client radio trafficand forwarding wireless client messages to the Ethernet LAN.Ad Hoc mode Ad Hoc mode is a configuration supported by most wireless clients. It isused to connect a peer to peer network together without the use of an