Verizon GT704WGB - Manual (Page 137)

Glossary
E.1 Glossary
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E.1 Glossary
Access Point
A device that allows wireless clients to connect to one another. An access point
can also act as a bridge between wireless clients and a “wired” network, such
as an Ethernet network. Wireless clients can be moved anywhere within the
coverage area of the access point and remain connected to the network. If
connected to an Ethernet network, the access point monitors Ethernet traffic
and forwards appropriate Ethernet messages to the wireless network, while
also monitoring wireless traffic and forwarding wireless client messages to the
Ethernet network.
ATM (Asynchronous Transfer Mode)
A networking technology based on transferring data in fixed-size packets
Client
A desktop or mobile computer connected to a network.
DHCP (Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol)
A protocol designed to automatically assign an IP address to every computer on
your network.
DNS (Domain Name System) Server Address
Allows Internet host computers to have a domain name and one or more
IP addresses. A DNS server keeps a database of host computers and their
respective domain names and IP addresses so that when a user enters a domain
name into a Web browser, the user is sent to the proper IP address. The DNS
server address used by computers on the home network corresponds to the
location of the DNS server the ISP has assigned.
DSL (Digital Subscriber Line) Modem
A modem that uses existing phone lines to transmit data at high speeds.