TD-W8960N 300Mbps Wireless N ADSL2+ Modem Router User Guide
¾LAN - The computers and networking products that make up your local network.
¾MAC (Media Access Control) Address - The unique address that a manufacturer assigns to each networking device.
¾NAT (Network Address Translation) - NAT technology translates IP addresses of a local area network to a different IP address for the Internet.
¾MER (MAC Encapsulation Routing) - MER allows IP packet to be carried as bridged frames. There are many applications, such as IPoA, DSL networks and other
¾Network - A series of computers or devices connected for the purpose of data sharing, storage, and/or transmission between users.
¾Ping (Packet Internet Groper) - An Internet utility used to determine whether a particular IP address is online.
¾Port - The connection point on a computer or networking device used for plugging in cables or adapters.
¾PPPoE (Point to Point Protocol over Ethernet) - PPPoE stands for Point to Point protocol over Ethernet, this protocol is used as a type of broadband connection that provides authentication (username and password) in addition to data transport.
¾PPPoA (Point to Point Protocol over ATM) - PPPoA stands for Point to Point protocol over ATM, this protocol is also used as a type of broadband connection that provides authentication (username and password) in addition to data transport.
¾RADIUS (Remote Authentication
¾RJ45 (Registered
¾Router - A networking device that connects multiple networks together.
¾RPC (Remote Procedure Calls) - RPC is a powerful technique for constructing distributed,
¾Server - Any computer whose function in a network is to provide user access to files, printing, communications, and other services.
¾SOHO (Small Office/Home Office) - Market segment of professionals who work at home or in small offices.
¾SSID - A Service Set Identification is a
¾Static IP Address - A fixed address assigned to a computer or device that is connected to a network.
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