NETGEAR DG834GT - Manual (Page 175)

Reference Manual for the Model DG834GT 108 Mbps Super Wireless ADSL Router
Glossary -5
August 2004
router A device that forwards data between networks. An IP router forwards data
based on IP source and destination addresses.
Routing Information
Protocol A protocol in which routers periodically exchange information with one
another so that they can determine minimum distance paths between sources
and destinations.
SSID A Service Set Identification is a thirty-two character (maximum)
alphanumeric key identifying a wireless local area network. For the wireless
devices in a network to communicate with each other, all devices must be
configured with the same SSID.
This is typically the configuration parameter for a wireless computer card. It
corresponds to the ESSID in the wireless Access Point and to the wireless
network name. See also Wireless Network Name and ESSID
subnet mask See netmask.
Universal Plug and
Play UPnP. A networking architecture that provides compatibility among
networking technology. UPnP compliant routers provide broadband users at
home and small businesses with a seamless way to participate in online
games, video conferencing and other peer-to-peer services.
UTP Unshielded twisted pair. The cable used by 10BASE-T and 100BASE-Tx
Ethernet networks.
VCI Virtual Channel Identifier. Together with the VPI, defines a Virtual Channel
through an ATM network. Used by ATM switching equipment to route data
through the network.
VPI Virtual Path Identifier. Together with the VCI, defines a Virtual Channel
through an ATM network. Used by ATM switching equipment to route data
through the network.
WAN See wide area network.
WEP Wired Equivalent Privacy. WEP is a data encryption protocol for 802.11b
wireless networks. All wireless nodes and access points on the network are
configured with a 64-bit or 128-bit Shared Key for data encryption.
wide area network WAN. A long distance link used to extend or connect remotely located local
area networks. The Internet is a large WAN.
Wi-Fi See 802.11b. A trade name for the 802.11b wireless networking standard,
given by the Wireless Ethernet Compatibility Alliance (WECA, see http://
www.wi-fi.net), an industry standard group promoting interoperability among
802.11b devices.