Gateway WBR-100 manual Terms you should know

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Terms you should know

DTIM (Delivery Traffic Indication Message) - A message sent by the router to a wireless network device to indicate when the next broadcast or multicast message will be sent. This parameter is necessary to accommodate devices using power save mode.

dynamic IP address - An IP address that is temporarily assigned by a DHCP server. Many ISPs use dynamic IP addresses. When a computer connects the Internet, an ISP provides an IP address. When the computer disconnects from the Internet, the ISP reassigns the dynamic IP address to another computer requesting Internet access.

dynamic routing - In dynamic routing, a router is configured to automatically generate routing information and share the information with neighboring routers.

encryption - The translation of data into a secret code. Encryption is the most effective way to achieve data security. To read an encrypted file, you must have the encryption key (code) associated with the encrypted data. Encryption is especially useful when you are using a wireless network because it prevents outsiders from accessing data. Each computer on a wireless network must use the same encryption code.

Ethernet - Ethernet is a common technology used to create computer networks. Wired Ethernet uses cables to link computers, hubs, switches, routers. Wireless Ethernet uses radio waves to create links.

firmware - Firmware is programming that is inserted into programmable read-only memory (programmable ROM), thus becoming a permanent part of a computing device. Firmware cannot be modified by a user. Updating firmware requires a special program usually provided by the hardware manufacturer.

fragmentation - The process of breaking data into small segments for transmitting. When the segments are received, the data is defragmented and returned to its original format.

FTP (File Transfer Protocol) - A simple method of transferring files from one computer to another.

Gateway - A system that joins two networks together.

hardware - Physical equipment as opposed to software. A router is a hardware device.

HTTP (HyperText Transport Protocol) - A system that lets Web browsers and Web servers communicate.

hub - A hardware device that joins multiple computers to create a network.

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Contents Installationguide Contents Troubleshooting SpecificationsSafety, Regulatory, and Legal Information GlossaryIntroduction Features Important safeguards PrecautionsPackage contents Parts and accessories Front DescriptionLEDDescription Connector/control Description BackInitial setup Connecting the hardware Making connectionsPreparation To connect the hardwareMaking connections To configure computers using Windows XP Configuring the computersTo configure computers using Windows To configure computers using Windows 98SE or Me Configuring the computersContacting the router Contacting and configuring the routerTo contact the router Contacting and configuring the router Configuring the router To configure the routerContacting and configuring the router Initial setup If you selected Other e.g., Fixed Wireless Initial setup Routine Router SettingsStatusand Configuring LAN settings Using router settings and featuresTo configure the LAN settings Using router settings and features Configuring wireless settings To configure the wireless settingsUsing router settings and features Routine Router Settings and Status Changing the password To change the passwordChecking router status To review the router statusPage Setting up wireless operation Configuring WEP security in Windows XP To manually enter the WEP encryption key in Windows XPReturning the router settings to the default settings Advanced Advanced features Configuring advanced Internet settings To configure the advanced Internet settingsAdvanced Features and Configuration Advanced features Configuring access control settings To configure the Access Control settingsAdvanced features Advanced Features and Configuration Turning on remote management To turn on remote managementSetting up a virtual server To set up a virtual serverUsing a dynamic DNS service To use a Dynamic DNS service To upgrade the firmware Upgrading the firmwareUsing the PC Database To use the PC Database Advanced Features and Configuration Changing router options To change router OptionsAdvanced Features and Configuration To change router security settings Changing security settingsEstablishing a router security scheme Change log settings To make log settings Set the MAC address To set the MAC addressConfigure routing To set the routing configurationAdvanced Features and Configuration Troubleshooting Ping utility To use the ping utility to obtain an IP addressTo resolve an IP address Ping utilitySetting a static IP address To set a static IP address using Windows XPTo set a static IP address using Windows To set a static IP address using Windows 98SE and Windows MeClick the DNS Configuration tab, then click Enable DNS Problem resolution Your wireless router will not turn on no LEDsYou cannot access your wireless router Problem resolution Troubleshooting Click the Link Information tab Troubleshooting Automated troubleshooting system Service description How to reachResource Service description How to reach Technical SupportTroubleshooting Glossary a Terms you should know Terms you should know Appendix a Glossary Terms you should know Appendix a Glossary Specifications B Specifications Wireless Guidance Regulatory compliance statementsAppendix C Safety, Regulatory, and Legal Information Page United States of America Unintentional emitter per FCC PartPage California Proposition 65 Warning FCC declaration of conformityAll Rights Reserved Trademark AcknowledgmentsAppendix C Safety, Regulatory, and Legal Information MAN 802.11B Router GDE R0 8/03