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Chapter 4: Additional Information

Glossary

10BaseT – Unshielded, twisted pair cable with an RJ-45 connector, used with Ethernet LAN (Local Area Network). “10” indicates speed (10 Mbps), “Base” refers to baseband technology, and T” means twisted pair cable.

Authentication - The process of verifying the identity of an entity on a network.

DHCP (Dynamic Host Control Protocol) – A protocol which allows a server to dynamically assign IP addresses to workstations on the fly.

EURO-DOCSIS/DOCSIS (Data Over Cable Service Interface Specifications) – A project with the objective of developing a set of necessary specifications and operations support interface specifications for Cable Modems and associated equipment.

Ethernet card – A plug-in circuit board installed in an expansion slot of a personal computer. The Ethernet card (sometimes called a Network Interface Card or NIC) takes parallel data from the computer, converts it to serial data, puts it into a packet format, and sends it over the 10BaseT or 100BaseT LAN cable.

F Connector – A type of coaxial connector, labeled CABLE IN on the rear of the Cable Modem, that connects the modem to the cable system.

HTTP (HyperText Transfer Protocol) – Invisible to the user, HTTP is used by servers and clients to communicate and display information on a client browser.

Hub – A device used to connect multiple computers to the Cable Modem.

IP Address – A unique, 32-bit address assigned to every device in a network. An IP (Internet Protocol) address has two parts: a network address and a host address. This modem receives a new IP address from your cable operator via DHCP each time it goes through Initialization Mode.

Key exchange - The swapping of mathematical values between entities on a network in order to allow encrypted communication between them.

MAC Address – The permanent “identity” for a device programmed into the Media Access

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Contents TCW710 EURO-DOCSIS/DOCSIS compliant Product Information Operating InformationImportant Information Table of Contents Table of Contents Table of Contents Viii Introduction Wireless Cable Gateway Features Connections and SetupComputer Requirements What’s on the CD-ROMWhat the Wireless Cable Gateway Needs to Do Its Job What the Wireless Cable Gateway DoesPlease verify the following with the cable company Contact Your Local Cable CompanyImportant Information System Overview Understanding the Wireless Cable Gateway Connect Your PC Installing a PC Network Card Your PC Installing a TCP/IP Stack Connections and Setup Your PC Configuring Dhcp on a TCP/IP Stack on a PC Configuring Windows Me PCs Configuring Windows XP PCs Configuring Windows 2000 PCsActivating the Wireless Cable Gateway Initialization Connecting Your DevicesMandatory User Configuration Connections and Setup Your connection to the network to be rejected Overview Front Panel Press Button Rear Panel Type of Communication CommunicationsCable Modem CM Section Networking Section Three Networking Modes Cable Modem CM ModeNetworking Residential Gateway RG Mode Networking CableHome CH Mode USB MAC Address MAC and IP Addresses Summary Advanced User Configuration Advanced ConfigurationAdvanced Configuration Status Web Page Group Software Web Connection Web Password Web Diagnostics Web Network Web Page Group WAN Web LAN and Computers Web Pages Advanced Configuration Advanced Web Page Group Options Web IP Filtering Web MAC Filtering Web Port Filtering Web Forwarding Web Port Triggers Web Advanced Configuration DMZ Host Web Routing Information Protocol Setup Web Advanced Configuration Advanced Configuration Time of Day Access Filter Web Local Log and Remote Log Web Pages Advanced Configuration Authentication Wireless Web Pages GroupPerformance 802.11b/g Basic Web PrivacyBasic Settings Definitions 802.11b/g Privacy Web Privacy Settings Definitions WPA WPA-PSK 802.11b/g Advanced Web Advanced Settings Definitions 802.11b/g Access Control Web Advanced Configuration Bridging Web Additional Information Frequently Asked QuestionsAdditional Information All of the lights are flashing in sequence General TroubleshootingCan’t get the modem to establish an Ethernet connection Don’t hear a dial tone when I use a telephone Computing Device Accessory Additional Information Service Information Glossary Page Thomson Inc