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firewall can also control what Internet resources local
network computers can access.
Gateway
A network device that provides a bridge or entrance to
another network. For example, a residential gateway can
allow a wireless network to connect to an Ethernet
network.
Hexadecimal
A base-16 number system. That is, a numbering system
that counts 16 base unit numbers before adding a new
digit. Hexadecimal numbers use 0-9 and then the letters
A-F. For example, the letter A in hexadecimal represents
10 in decimal, F is 15 in decimal, and the hexadecimal
number 10 is 16 in decimal.
Hub
The central connection point for network cables that
connect to computers or other devices on a network. With
an 8-port hub, you can connect cables to 8 computers
Infrastructure
Mode
A software setting for 802.11b wireless adapters allowing
connectivity to a central device, either a gateway or an
access point. The gateway or access point handles the
communication between PCs and often manages the
Internet connection. See Ad Hoc and Access Point.
IEEE
The Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers.
ISP
Internet Service Provider
An organization that provides access to the Internet.
Users connect with the ISP using a conventional or
broadband modem.
LAN
Local Area Network
A computer network that serves users within a defined
location. The benefits include the sharing of Internet
access, files and equipment like printers and storage
devices. LANs use Ethernet cabling (10BaseT), existing
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