SMC Networks SMC2555W-AG - Manual (Page 243)

Glossary-1
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.
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.