Buffalo Technology WHR-G300N-US user manual Glossary

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Glossary

WAN (Wide Area Network): A networking system covering a wide geographical area.

WEP Encryption: A common security protocol for wireless networks. WEP is compatible with almost all wireless devices.

Web Browser: A software program that allows viewing of web pages.

Wi-Fi (Wireless Fidelity): An organization that tests and assures interoperability among WLAN devices.

Wire Speed: The maximum speed at which a given packet can be transferred using Ethernet and Fast Ethernet standard specifications.

WLAN (Wireless LAN): A LAN topology using wireless devices.

WPA Encryption: An encryption algorithm designed to improve on the security of WEP.

WPA2 Encryption: An advanced AES- based encryption algorithm. This is the latest, best security algorithm currently available for Buffalo Wi-Fi products.

VPN (Virtual Private Network): A security method to connect remote LAN users to a corporate LAN system.

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Contents Wireless N Router & AP Table of Contents Introduction System RequirementsInitial Setup Placing Your AirStation Wall Mounting Wall Mounting Connecting your AirStation Setup Log in to the Configuration Tool Detecting Your Broadband Connection Connecting Wireless Clients to the Access Point Basic Setup Navigating the Menus Initialize/Reboot Aoss Aoss Aoss Notes Some things to keep in mind with AossRouter/Access Point Mode Encryption and Security Encryption and Security Connecting your Wireless Clients Connect Connecting to a Preexisting Network Specifications WHR-G300N AirStation SpecificationsRegulatory Information Troubleshooting Common ProblemsDiag LED Activity Table Other Problems Glossary Glossary Glossary To hardware that requires further manual configuration Glossary UDP User Datagram Protocol a Glossary FCC / CE Information Federal Communication Commission Interference StatementImportant Note FCC Radiation Exposure Statement Important Note Radiation Exposure Statement EU countries not intended for use Page Environmental Information Warranty Information Contact Information North America General InquiriesContact Information Europe GPL Information GPL Information Europe 300* High Speed Mode