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Glossary
preamble
A preamble is a signal used to synchronize the transmission timing
on your WLAN. A series of transmission pulses is sent ahead of the
data to signal a new transmission. This ensures that wireless devices
receiving the data correctly interpret when the transmission starts.
SSID
See
static connection
A network station set to
static
has a fixed IP address assigned by an
ISP. Compare to
.
station
In this context, a station is any computer (including notebooks, PCs,
and handheld devices), Access Point, or Wireless Router, connected
to a network. A network station has a network adapter (wired or
wireless) installed or connected to it. See also
.
switch
A switch is a device with multiple ports, and it acts as a central
connection point for the devices on your network. Data coming into
the switch is sent only to specific port. Compare to
transfer rate
The transfer rate is the speed at which your wireless device is
sending data. It is expressed in megabits per second (Mbps).
The default transfer rate setting, Auto Rate (or Automatic), allows
your wireless device to automatically adjust its transfer speed for
optimal performance and the longest operating range. Adaptec
recommends that when possible, you maintain the Auto Rate setting.
However, if your wireless device's transfer rate changes frequently,
you can set a lower transfer rate to achieve a more stable
connection. The fixed rate speed options are 11Mbps, 5.5Mbps,
2Mbps, 1 or 2 Mbps, or 1 Mbps.
USB
Stands for Universal Serial Bus. USB is a technology that lets you
easily connect devices to your computer.
WAN
Wide Area Network, usually referred to as the Internet.