Linksys BEFCMU10 manual Cable Modem with USB and Ethernet Connections

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Cable Modem with USB and Ethernet Connections

Infrastructure - A wireless network that is bridged to a wired network via an access point. IP (Internet Protocol) - A protocol used to send data over a network.

IP Address - The address used to identify a computer or device on a network.

IPCONFIG - A Windows 2000 and XP utility that displays the IP address for a particular networking device. IPSec (Internet Protocol Security) - A VPN protocol used to implement secure exchange of packets at the IP layer. ISM band - Radio bandwidth utilized in wireless transmissions.

ISP (Internet Service Provider) - A company that provides access to the Internet.

LAN - The computers and networking products that make up your local network.

LEAP (Lightweight Extensible Authentication Protocol) - A mutual authentication method that uses a username and password system.

MAC (Media Access Control) Address - The unique address that a manufacturer assigns to each networking device.

Mbps (MegaBits Per Second) - One million bits per second; a unit of measurement for data transmission. mIRC - An Internet Relay Chat program that runs under Windows.

Multicasting - Sending data to a group of destinations at once.

NAT (Network Address Translation) - NAT technology translates IP addresses of a local area network to a different IP address for the Internet.

NAT (Network Address Translation) Traversal -A method of enabling specialized applications, such as Internet phone calls, video, and audio, to travel between your local network and the Internet. STUN is a specific type of NAT traversal.

Network - A series of computers or devices connected for the purpose of data sharing, storage, and/or transmission between users.

NNTP (Network News Transfer Protocol) - The protocol used to connect to Usenet groups on the Internet. Node - A network junction or connection point, typically a computer or work station.

Appendix C: Glossary

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Contents Cable Modem Copyright and Trademarks Table of Contents Front Panel Back PanelWhat’s in this Guide? IntroductionIntroduction What’s in this Guide? Back Panel Ports Getting to Know the Cable ModemInternet, Online Front Panel LEDsOverview Connecting the Cable ModemConnection Using the Ethernet Port Connect the USB Cable Connection Using the USB PortInstructions for Installing the Driver Installing the USB Driver for Windows XPWelcome Installing the USB Driver for WindowsDriver Files Search Results Add New Hardware Wizard Installing the USB Driver for Windows MillenniumAdd New Hardware Wizard Installing the Driver for WindowsSelect Updated Driver Common Problems and Solutions Appendix a TroubleshootingPower on the Cable Modem goes on and off sporadically TCP/IP Appendix B Windows HelpAppendix C Glossary Cable Modem with USB and Ethernet Connections Cable Modem with USB and Ethernet Connections Cable Modem with USB and Ethernet Connections Cable Modem with USB and Ethernet Connections Cable Modem with USB and Ethernet Connections Cable Modem with USB and Ethernet Connections Appendix D Specifications Limited Warranty Appendix E Warranty InformationFCC Statement Appendix F Regulatory InformationAppendix G Contact Information