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Wireless Terms and Definitions
802.11
Access Point (AP)
Adapter
Ad hoc
Gateway
Hotspot
MAC Address
Profile
Protocol
Roaming
Router
SSID
WEP
Wi-Fi
Wireless Acronym Decoder
Wireless Client
Wireless Gateway
WLAN
WPA



WiMax Technology
What is WiMax?



Wireless Networks and Wi-Fi Technology
When do I need an access point?
Do I need to upgrade firmware on my wireless adapter?
Does Intel support 3rd-Party Linux* drivers?
What is Wi-Fi roaming aggressiveness?



Security
What is 64-bit and 128-bit WEP (Wired Equivalent Privacy)?
What is the definition of "Stealth Mode" relative to an Access Point?



WiFi Protocols
What are the different WiFi protocols (802.11a,b,g,n)?
How do I improve my 802.11n wireless performance?
What are the supported channels for 802.11n 40MHz?
What is channel bonding?
What is Multiple-Input/Multiple-Output (MIMO)?
What is IEEE* 802.11 Authentication vs. Association?
What are the differences between 802.11 Wireless Open and Shared Authentication?
What are the differences between 802.11 Wireless Authentication and Encryption?
What is a preamble and is the access point (AP) or router setting important?


Intel PROSet/Wireless
What are wireless profile exclusions and why are they used?
Which operating systems support Intel wireless adapters?
Intel® PROSet/Wireless WiFi Connection Utility features



Menus and Icon Descriptions
Intel® PROSet/Wireless software connection status and network icons
Profiles menu, buttons, and icons

This applies to:
Intel® PRO/Wireless 2200BG Network Connection
Intel® PRO/Wireless 2915ABG Network Connection
Intel® PRO/Wireless 3945ABG Network Connection
Intel® WiFi Link 1000
Intel® WiFi Link 5300 and Intel® WiFi Link 5100 products
Intel® WiMAX/WiFi Link 5350 and Intel® WiMAX/WiFi Link 5150 products
Intel® Wireless WiFi Link 4965AGN

Solution ID: CS-030445
Date Created: 26-Apr-2009
Last Modified: 04-Jul-2009
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