Black Box WLI-CB-G54S - Manual (Page 34)

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PPPoE (Point-to-Point Protocol over Ether-
net): A specification for connecting users
on an Ethernet line to the Internet through
a common broadband medium.
Protocol: A standard way of exchanging
information between computers.
RADIUS (Remote Authentication Dial In User
Service): A server that issues authentica-
tion key to clients.
RAM (Random Access Memory): Non-per-
manent memory.
Repeater Hub: A device that collects,
strengthens and transmits information to
all connected devices, allowing the network
to be extended to accommodate additional
workstations.
RC4: The encryption algorithm that is used
in WEP.
RJ-45 connector: An 8-pin connector used
between a twisted pair cable and a data
transmission device.
ROM (Read Only Memory): Permanent
memory.
Router: Device that can connect individual
LANs and remote sites to a server.
Roaming: The ability to use a wireless de-
vice while moving from one access point to
another without losing the connection.
Script: A macro or batch file containing
instructions and used by a computer to
perform a task.
Server: Any computer that makes files or
peripheral devices available to users of the
network and has a resident Network OS.
SMTP (Simple Mail Transfer Protocol): The
protocol used to define and deliver elec-
tronic mail (E-mail) from one location to
another.
SNMP (Simple Network Management Pro-
tocol: An application layer protocol that
outlines the formal structure for communi-
Glossary