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Appendix D: Glossary

 802.11n - 802.11n builds upon previous 802.11 standards by adding MIMO (multiple-input

multiple-output). MIMO uses multiple transmitter and receiver antennas to allow for increased

data throughput via spatial multiplexing and increased range by exploiting the spatial

diversity, perhaps through coding schemes like Alamouti coding. The Enhanced Wireless

Consortium (EWC) [3] was formed to help accelerate the IEEE 802.11n development

process and promote a technology specification for interoperability of next-generation

wireless local area networking (WLAN) products.

 802.11b - The 802.11b standard specifies a wireless networking at 11 Mbps using

direct-sequence spread-spectrum (DSSS) technology and operating in the unlicensed radio

spectrum at 2.4GHz, and WEP encryption for security. 802.11b networks are also referred to

as Wi-Fi networks.

 802.11g - specification for wireless networking at 54 Mbps using direct-sequence

spread-spectrum (DSSS) technology, using OFDM modulation and operating in the

unlicensed radio spectrum at 2.4GHz, and backward compatibility with IEEE 802.11b devices,

and WEP encryption for security.

 DDNS (Dynamic Domain Name System) - The capability of assigning a fixed host and

domain name to a dynamic Internet IP Address.

 DHCP (Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol) - A protocol that automatically configure the

TCP/IP parameters for the all the PC(s) that are connected to a DHCP server.

 DMZ (Demilitarized Zone) - A Demilitarized Zone allows one local host to be exposed to the

Internet for a special-purpose service such as Internet gaming or videoconferencing.

 DNS (Domain Name System) - An Internet Service that translates the names of websites into

IP addresses.

 Domain Name - A descriptive name for an address or group of addresses on the Internet.

 DSL (Digital Subscriber Line) - A technology that allows data to be sent or received over

existing traditional phone lines.

 ISP (Internet Service Provider) - A company that provides access to the Internet.

 MTU (Maximum Transmission Unit) - The size in bytes of the largest packet that can be

transmitted.

 NAT (Network Address Translation) - NAT technology translates IP addresses of a local area

network to a different IP address for the Internet.

 PPPoE (Point to Point Protocol over Ethernet) - PPPoE is a protocol for connecting remote

hosts to the Internet over an always-on connection by simulating a dial-up connection.