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PCE-N10 WLAN Card User Manual

ASUS WLAN Card

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.

Pass Phrase

The Wireless Settings utility uses an algorithm to generate four WEP keys based

on the typed combination.

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.

Preamble

Allows you to set the preamble mode for a network to Long, Short, or Auto. The

default preamble mode is Long.

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