Linksys BEFCMU10 manual Cable Modem with USB and Ethernet Connections

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Cable Modem with USB and Ethernet Connections

Server - Any computer whose function in a network is to provide user access to files, printing, communications, and other services.

SMTP (Simple Mail Transfer Protocol) - The standard e-mail protocol on the Internet.

SNMP (Simple Network Management Protocol) - A widely used network monitoring and control protocol.

Software - Instructions for the computer. A series of instructions that performs a particular task is called a "program".

SOHO (Small Office/Home Office) - Market segment of professionals who work at home or in small offices.

SPI (Stateful Packet Inspection) Firewall - A technology that inspects incoming packets of information before allowing them to enter the network.

Spread Spectrum - Wideband radio frequency technique used for more reliable and secure data transmission.

SSID (Service Set IDentifier) - Your wireless network's name.

Static IP Address - A fixed address assigned to a computer or device that is connected to a network.

Static Routing - Forwarding data in a network via a fixed path.

STUN (Simple Traversal of UDP through NATs) - A protocol that enables 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.

Subnet Mask - An address code that determines the size of the network.

Switch - 1. A data switch that connects computing devices to host computers, allowing a large number of devices to share a limited number of ports. 2. A device for making, breaking, or changing the connections in an electrical circuit.

TCP (Transmission Control Protocol) - A network protocol for transmitting data that requires acknowledgement from the recipient of data sent.

TCP/IP (Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol) - A set of instructions PCs use to communicate over a network.

Telnet - A user command and TCP/IP protocol used for accessing remote PCs.

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 LEDsConnection Using the Ethernet Port Connecting the Cable ModemOverview 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