Glossary of Terms
Access point | A device which acts as a base station when transmitting data by wireless LAN. Some access points are combined with modem functions. |
Broadband | An Internet connection technology/service (such as ADSL and optical fiber) that allows for high- speed, high-volume data communication. |
Internet | A huge network made up of networks, the Internet allows high-speed data transfer among computers, mobile phones and other devices. |
LAN | Short for Local Area Network, this is a data-transfer network that connects a group of computers at a single location (such as an office or home) by means of a special cable. |
Link | Location information in other sentences and images, etc. that are under buttons and character strings on a web page. When the place with the link is clicked, the page selection jumps to the relevant link. |
Modem | A device which connects and allows data transfer between a conventional telephone line and a computer. It converts the digital signals from the computer to analog audio for sending over the phone line, and vice versa. |
Provider | A communications business that offers Internet connection services. In order to connect to the Internet, it is necessary to contract to a provider. |
Router | A device that allows multiple devices (e.g., computers, your Yamaha instrument) to share the same Internet connection. |
Security setting of access point | Protects data passed from various access points from being intercepted from an unauthorized person/device. |
Server | A hardware system or computer used as a central point for a network, providing access to files and services. |
Site | Short for “website,” this refers to the group of web pages that are opened together. For example, the collection of web pages whose addresses begin with “http://www.yamaha.com/” is referred to as the Yamaha site. |
SSID | A name used to identify a particular access point, or the wireless networks set as the access point. |
USB Wireless LAN Adaptor | A device which allows wireless LAN connection. |
WEP | A standard of security format of wireless LAN. |
Wireless LAN | A LAN connection that allows data transfer through a wireless, cable-free connection. |
Wireless network | Wireless network where signal is sent and received by using electric waves. |
WPA/WPA2 | A standard of security format of wireless LAN. It is more secure than the WEP format adopted in the past. |
WPS | A structure to easily make a setting of wireless LAN by pushing only the WPS buttons of an access point and the wireless LAN device. |