Belkin F5D5230-4 manual Glossary of Terms

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Glossary of Terms

MAC Address - MAC stands for Media Access Control. A MAC address is the hardware address of a device connected to a network. A MAC address is unique (different) for every device.

NAT - Network Address Translation. This process allows all of the computers on your home network to use one IP address. Using the NAT capability of the Belkin 4-Port Cable/DSL Gateway Router, you can access the Internet from any computer on your home network without having to purchase more IP addresses from your ISP.

PPPoE - Point-to-Point Protocol over Ethernet. Point-to-Point Protocol is a method of secure data transmission originally created for dial-up connections; PPPoE is for Ethernet connections.

SPI - Stateful Packet Inspection. SPI is the type of corporate-grade Internet security provided by your Belkin 4-Port Cable/DSL Gateway Router. Using SPI, the gateway acts as a "firewall," protecting your network from computer hackers.

Subnet Mask - A subnet mask, which may be a part of the TCP/IP information provided by your ISP, 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 (as opposed to valid IP address numbers recognized by the Internet, which must be assigned by InterNIC).

TCP/IP - Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol. This is the standard protocol for data transmission over the Internet.

WAN - Wide Area Network. A network that connects computers located in geographically separate areas, (i.e., different buildings, cities, countries). The Internet is a wide area network.

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Contents Port Cable/DSL Gateway Router Table of Contents NAT Firewall Security Integrated 10/100 4-Port SwitchIntroduction Built-in DhcpWeb-Based User Interface Package ContentsSystem Requirements Product Descriptions WAN Link Status Rear PanelBelkin Docking Ring Belkin Docking OptionsWall Mounting the Belkin Gateway Router Sharing Your Internet Connection Is Done In 4 Easy Steps Is my IP address Static or Dynamic?Is my connection bound to a MAC address? Does my Internet service provider use PPPoE?Step Does my connection have an assigned host name?User Name Assigned by your ISP Password Service Name My IP Address isStep Write your IP Configuration settings here Basic Parts Required for Each Computer on Your List Connect Your EquipmentNIC Step Installing the Belkin Soho Networking Software Setup your computers for networkingConfiguring Your Computers Using Belkin NetSetup Step Step Step Step Step Step Verify That Your Computers are Networked Step Accessing the Web-Based Setup Utility Configuring Your Router if Your Provider Uses Dynamic Step Step Step Step Configuring Your Router if Your Provider Uses PPPoE Step Click MAC Cloning/Entry. The following screen will appear Intrusion Detection On/Off DMZ SettingsSecurity Log Virtual Server Settings Special Application Settings Client Filter Settings Services LAN Dhcp Settings NAT Enable/DisableRemote Management Change PasswordSet Time Zone UtilitiesReset Restore DefaultsUpdate Firmware Troubleshooting Problem Possible Cause/SolutionBetween the Gateway Router Make sure your computers Make sure the coaxial cable Glossary of Terms Glossary of Terms Product Specifications Port Cable/DSL Gateway Router F5D5230-4Warranty, FCC, CE Statement CE Declaration of ConformityP73794
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