Linksys EG1032 V3 manual Appendix C Glossary

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Appendix C: Glossary

Adapter - This is a device that adds network functionality to your PC.

Bit - A binary digit.

Boot - To start a device and cause it to start executing instructions.

Database - A collection of data that is organized so that its contents can easily be accessed, managed, and updated.

DHCP (Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol) - A protocol that lets one device on a local network, known as a DHCP server, assign temporary IP addresses to the other network devices, typically computers.

DNS (Domain Name Server) - The IP address of your ISP's server, which translates the names of websites into IP addresses.

Domain - A specific name for a network of computers.

Download - To receive a file transmitted over a network.

DSL (Digital Subscriber Line) - An always-on broadband connection over traditional phone lines. Dynamic IP Address - A temporary IP address assigned by a DHCP server.

Ethernet - An IEEE standard network protocol that specifies how data is placed on and retrieved from a common transmission medium.

Full Duplex - The ability of a networking device to receive and transmit data simultaneously. Gateway - A system that interconnects networks.

Half Duplex - Data transmission that can occur in two directions over a single line, but only one direction at a time.

Hardware - The physical aspect of computers, telecommunications, and other information technology devices.

HTTP (HyperText Transport Protocol) - The communications protocol used to connect to servers on the World Wide Web.

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Contents Gigabit How to Use this User Guide Copyright and TrademarksTable of Contents Appendix a Troubleshooting Common Problems and SolutionsList of Figures Port and LEDsGeneral Tab for Windows XP or 16 The Utility’s Statistics screen Introduction What’s in this Guide?Introduction What’s in this Guide? Getting to Know the 10/100/1000 Gigabit Network Adapter Adapter’s port and LEDs are located on the metal panelHardware Installation Insert the Adapter into the PCI SlotInstalling the Driver Installing the Driver for Windows XPOverview Driver Installation Complete Uninstalling the Adapter Confirm Device RemovalInstalling the Driver for Windows Install Hardware Device DriversDriver Location Installing the Driver for Windows Uninstalling the Adapter Installing the Driver for Windows Millennium or 98SE Add New Hardware WizardRestart Computer Device Manager for Windows Me or 98SE Adapter Configuration Accessing the Adapter’s ConfigurationGeneral Advanced DriverPower Management ResourcesGeneral Tab for Windows Me or 98SE Driver Tab for Windows Me or 98SE Power Management Tab for Windows Me or 98SE Installing the Diagnostic Utility Welcome ScreenInstallShield Wizard Complete Using the Diagnostic Utility Utility’s IconVlan Utility’s Driver Flow Control screen 13 The Utility’s Driver Offload TCPLarge Send screen Diagnostics StatisticsCable Wake on LANAppendix a Troubleshooting Common Problems and SolutionsRestart your computer Network Neighborhood is empty 10/100/1000 Gigabit Network Adapter Shared Resources Appendix B Windows HelpNetwork Neighborhood/My Network Places Appendix C Glossary 10/100/1000 Gigabit Network Adapter 10/100/1000 Gigabit Network Adapter Model Appendix D SpecificationsPort Appendix E Warranty Information Limited WarrantyAppendix F Regulatory Information FCC StatementAppendix G Contact Information
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