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Appendix

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Appendix

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.

Subnet Mask - A subnet mask is a set of four numbers configured like an

IP address. It is used to create IP address numbers used only within a

particular network.

TCP/IP (Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol) - This is the

standard protocol for data transmission over the Internet. Protocols used to

connect hosts on the Internet.

WAN (Wide Area Network) - A system of LANs, connected together. A

network that connects computers located in separate areas, (i.e., different

buildings, cities, countries). The Internet is a wide area network.

WECA (Wireless Ethernet Compatibility Alliance) - An industry group

that certifies cross-vender interoperability and compatibility of IEEE

802.11b wireless networking products and to promote that standard for

enterprise, small business, and home environments.

WLAN (Wireless Local Area Network) - This is a group of computers

and other devices connected wirelessly in a small area. A wireless network

is referred to as LAN or WLAN.

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