SMC Networks ElliteConnect 2.4GHz/5GHz - Manual (Page 311)

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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.
Advanced Encryption Standard (AES)
An encryption algorithm that implements symmetric key
cryptography. AES provides very strong encryption using a
completely different ciphering algorithm to TKIP and WEP.
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.