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10. Wireless Network Glossary



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Subnetwork or Subnet

Found in larger networks, these smaller networks are used to simplify addressing between

numerous computers. Subnets connect to the central network through a router, hub or
gateway. Each individual wireless LAN will probably use the same subnet for all the local

computers it talks to.

TCP

A layer-4 protocol used along with the IP to send data between computers over the Internet.

While IP takes care of handling the actual delivery of the data, TCP takes care of keeping

track of the packets that a message is divided into for efficient routing through the Internet.

TX Output Power

Transmit Output Power. The TX output power means the transmission output power of the

radio. Normally, the TX output power level limit for 2.4GHz 11g/b is 20dBm at the antenna
end. The output power limit for 5GHz 802.11a is 30dBm at the antenna end.

UDP

User Datagram Protocol. A layer-4 network protocol for transmitting data that does not

require acknowledgement from the recipient of the data.

Upgrade

To replace existing software or firmware with a newer version.

Upload

To send a file to the Internet or network device.

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