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Glossary

PCI (Peripheral Component Interconnect): A

bus that is connected directly to the CPU.

PCMCIA (Personal Computer Memory Card International Association) Card: Remov- able module that adds features to a portable computer.

Ping (Packet Internet Groper): An Internet utility used to determine whether a particular IP address is online.

Plug and Play: Hardware that, once in- stalled (“plugged in”), can immediately be used (“played”), as opposed to hardware that requires manual conﬁguration.

PoE (Power over Ethernet): A mechanism to send DC power to a device using a CAT5 Ethernet cable.

PPPoE (Point-to-Point Protocol over Ether- net): A speciﬁcation for connecting users on an Ethernet line to the Internet through a common broadband medium.

Protocol: A standard way of exchanging infor-

mation between computers.

RADIUS (Remote Authentication Dial In User Service): A server that issues authentication key to clients.

RAM (Random Access Memory): Non-permanent

memory.

Repeater Hub: A device that collects, strengthens and transmits information to all connected devices, allowing the network to be extended to accommo- date additional workstations.

RC4: The encryption algorithm that is used in WEP.

RJ-45 connector: An 8-pin connector used be- tween a twisted pair cable and a data transmission device.

ROM (Read Only Memory): Permanent memory.

Router: Device that can connect individual LANs and remote sites to a server.

Roaming: The ability to use a wireless device while moving from one access point to another without losing the connection.

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Contents WYR-G54 Table of Contents Table of Contents Table of Contents AirStation G54 Wireless Cable/DSL Router WYR-G54 IntroductionHome Networking SOHO/SMB NetworkingAirStation WYR-G54 Package Contents System RequirementsProduct Views About the AirStation CD Introduction Installation / Setup Setup PreparationSetup Overview IntroductionOpen the Setup Screen Antenna Logging Setup Wizard Launch Internet SetupChoosing a Connection Type DSL users can now skip toCable Connection Options Setup Wizard SetupAutomatic IP Assignment by ISP Manual Entry of IP Information Setup Wizard CableCable Users can now skip to PPoE Setup Setup Wizard DSLDSL Connection Options Setup Wizard Line Test Line TestSetup Wizard Security Wireless Security SetupWireless Settings WEP SetupLAN Settings Wireless SettingsClient computers may Roam between the AirStations Choosing Clients that can Access LAN or WAN Resources Wireless Security WEP Setup WAN Port Settings WAN Port SettingsAdvanced Settings Direct Connection OptionsPPPoE Client Options Remote Management When Dyanmic DNS Routing Information Address Translation Address Translation NATDemilitarized Zone Client NAT by Service and Device Network Address TranslationPacket Filtering Packet FilteringIntrustion Detector Firewall Intrusion DetectorUPnP Service UPnPSystem Information Basic Settings Basic SettingsAdvanced Settings Client MonitorDiagnostics DiagnosticsLog Information Log InformationIntrustion Detector Logs possible Save or Restore Settings Restore Factory Defaults Restore DefaultsRestart Firmware Update Troubleshooting Common ProblemsStatus LED Lit Red Table B.1.1 Diag LED Activity TableChanging Client TCP/IP Settings in Windows Other ProblemsGlossary DCE Data Communications EquipmentDsss Direct Sequence Spread Spectrum MHz MegaHertz One million cycles per second PCI Peripheral Component Interconnect a ROM Read Only Memory Permanent memoryGlossary Glossary FCC / CE Information Federal Communication Commission Interference StatementImportant Note Federal Communication Commission Interference StatementFCC RF Radiation Exposure Statement Europe EU Declaration of ConformityFCC / CE Information 1999/5/ΕΚ FCC / CE Information Intended use EU Countries intended for useEU countries not intended for use Warranty Information Contact Information General Inquiries4030 W. Braker Ln. Suite Austin, Texas Tel Fax