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5. Appendix

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Chapter 5 - Appendix

MAC Address (Media Access Control)

A MAC address is the hardware address of a device connected to a network.

NAT (Network Address Translation)

NAT masks a local network’s group of IP addresses from the external network,

allowing a local network of computers to share a single ISP account. This

process allows all of the computers on your home network to use one IP address.

This will enable access to the Internet from any computer on your home network

without having to purchase more IP addresses from your ISP.

NIC (Network Interface Card)

A network adapter inserted into a computer so that the computer can be

connected to a network. It is responsible for converting data from stored in the

computer to the form transmitted or received.

Packet

A basic message unit for communication across a network. A packet usually

includes routing information, data, and sometimes error detection information.

PCMCIA (Personal Computer Memory Card International Association)

The Personal Computer Memory Card International Association (PCMCIA),

develops standards for PC cards, formerly known as PCMCIA cards. These

cards are available in three types, and are about the same length and width as

credit cards. However, the different width of the cards ranges in thickness from

3.3 mm (Type I) to 5.0 mm (Type II) to 10.5 mm (Type III). These cards can be

used for various functions, including memory storage, land line modems and

wireless modems.

PPP (Point-to-Point Protocol)

PPP is a protocol for communication between computers using a serial interface,

typically a personal computer connected by phone line to a server.

PPPoE (Point-to-Point Protocol over Ethernet)

Point-to-Point Protocol is a method of secure data transmission. PPP using

Ethernet to connect to an ISP.

Radio Frequency (RF) Terms: GHz, MHz, Hz

The international unit for measuring frequency is Hertz (Hz), equivalent to the

older unit of cycles per second. One megahertz (MHz) is one million Hertz.

One gigahertz (GHz) is one billion Hertz. The standard US electrical power

frequency is 60 Hz, the AM broadcast radio frequency band is 0.55-1.6 MHz,

the FM broadcast radio frequency band is 88-108 MHz, and wireless 802.11

LANs operate at 2.4 GHz.

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