Foundry Networks IRONPOINT 250 - Manual (Page 59)

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Glossary
10BASE-T
IEEE 802.3 specification for 10 Mbps Ethernet over two pairs of Category 3 or better UTP cable.
100BASE-TX
IEEE 802.3u specification for 100 Mbps Fast Ethernet over two pairs of Category 5 or better UTP
cable.
Access Point
An internetworking device that seamlessly connects wired and wireless networks. Access points
attached to a wired network, support the creation of multiple radio cells that enable roaming
throughout a facility.
Ad Hoc
A group of computers connected as an independent wireless network, without an access point.
Authentication
The process to verify the identity of a client requesting network access. IEEE 802.11 specifies two
forms of authentication: open system and shared key.
Backbone
The core infrastructure of a network. The portion of the network that transports information from one
central location to another central location where it is unloaded onto a local system.
Basic Service Set (BSS)
A coverage area for two or more 802.11-compliant, wireless stations.
CSMA/CA
Carrier Sense Multiple Access with Collision Avoidance.
Distributed System (DS)
Enables mobile device support by providing the logical services necessary to handle address to
destination mapping and seamless integration of multiple BSSs.