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DSL (Digital Subscriber Lines). Various technology protocols for
high-speed data, voice and video transmission over ordinary
twisted-pair copper POTS (Plain Old Telephone Service) telephone
wires.
Encryption key. An alphanumeric (letters and/or numbers) series
that enables data to be encrypted and then decrypted so it can be
safely shared among members of a network. WEP uses an
encryption key that automatically encrypts outgoing wireless data.
On the receiving side, the same encryption key enables the
computer to automatically decrypt the information so it can be read.
ESSID (Extended Service Set ID). The identifying name of an
802.11 wireless network. When you specify your correct ESSID in
your client setup you ensure that you connect to your wireless
network rather than another network in range. (See SSID.) The
ESSID can be called by different terms, such as Network Name,
Preferred Network, SSID or Wireless LAN Service Area.
Ethernet. International standard networking technology for wired
implementations. Basic 10BaseT networks offer a bandwidth of
about 10 Mbps. Fast Ethernet (100 Mbps) and Gigabit Ethernet
(1000 Mbps) are becoming popular.
Firewall. A system that secures a network and prevents access by
unauthorized users. Firewalls can be software, hardware or a
combination of both. Firewalls can prevent unrestricted access into
a network, as well as restrict data from flowing out of a network.