Buffalo AirStation WLAR-L11-L Reference Manual page 48

Windows 98/95 Identification Screen
Displayed Screen
Double-click the Network icon and click the "Identification" tab. The following screen will be displayed.
Explanation of Screen Fields
The boxes within the screen are as follows:
Computer name
Workgroup
Computer Description:Use this box to enter additional explanation of the computer name. You can also
Firmware
Firmware is the name given to the software (programs) built into hardware such as the router, modem and
terminal adapter. This software is built into the hardware, so it can be said to be in-between hardware and
software.
Protocol
Protocol is the procedure and regulation for sending and receiving data between the network terminals. For
example, if two computers are communicating, you can send the correct information according to the regula-
tion by formatting all required information. The protocol such as which terminal sends first, what type of
message, what type of message the receiving terminal should send in reply, the data format, and responses to
communication errors are same of examples.
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:The name used to identify the computer on the network. Set a unique name for each PC.
:The name used to identify the computer workgroup on the network. If there is no
particular need to identify separate workgroups, set the same workgroup name for
all the PCs on the network.
leave this box blank.