Buffalo Technology WYR-G54 manual Glossary

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Glossary

Script: A macro or batch ﬁle containing instruc- tions and used by a computer to perform a task.

Server: Any computer that makes ﬁles or peripheral devices available to users of the network and has a resident Network OS.

SMTP (Simple Mail Transfer Protocol): The protocol used to deﬁne and deliver electronic mail (E-mail) from one location to another.

SNMP (Simple Network Management Proto- col: An application layer protocol that outlines the formal structure for communication among network devices.

Static IP Address: A permanent IP address is assigned to a node in a TCP/IP network. Also known as global IP.

STP (Shielded Twisted Pair): Twisted Pair cable wrapped in a metal sheath to provide ex- tra protection from external interfering signals.

Subnet Mask: An eight-byte address divided into 4 parts separated by periods.

TCP/IP (Transmission Control Protocol/In- ternet Protocol: Protocol used by computers when communicating across the Internet or Intranet.

TKIP (Temporal Key Integrity Protocol): An encryption method replacing WEP. TKIP uses random IV and frequent key exchanges.

Topology: The shape of a LAN (Local Area Network) or other communications system.

Twisted Pair: Cable that comprises 2 or more pair of insulated wires twisted together.

UDP (User Datagram Protocol): A com- munication method (protocol) that offers a limited amount of service when messages are exchanged between computers in a network. UDP is used as an alternative to TCP/IP.

Uplink: Link to the next level up in a communi- cation hierarchy.

UTP (Unshielded Twisted Pair) cable: Two or more unshielded wires twisted together to form a cable.

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Contents WYR-G54 Table of Contents Table of Contents Table of Contents Introduction AirStation G54 Wireless Cable/DSL Router WYR-G54SOHO/SMB Networking Home NetworkingSystem Requirements AirStation WYR-G54 Package ContentsProduct Views About the AirStation CD Introduction Setup Preparation Installation / SetupSetup Overview IntroductionOpen the Setup Screen Antenna Logging Internet Setup Setup Wizard LaunchChoosing a Connection Type DSL users can now skip toAutomatic IP Assignment by ISP Setup Wizard SetupCable Connection Options Cable Users can now skip to Setup Wizard CableManual Entry of IP Information DSL Connection Options Setup Wizard DSLPPoE Setup Line Test Setup Wizard Line TestWireless Security Setup Setup Wizard SecurityWEP Setup Wireless SettingsWireless Settings LAN 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 SettingsDirect Connection Options Advanced SettingsPPPoE Client Options Remote Management When Dyanmic DNS Routing Information Address Translation NAT Address TranslationDemilitarized Zone Client Network Address Translation NAT by Service and DevicePacket Filtering Packet FilteringIntrusion Detector Intrustion Detector FirewallUPnP UPnP ServiceSystem Information Basic Settings Basic SettingsClient Monitor Advanced SettingsDiagnostics DiagnosticsIntrustion Detector Logs possible Log InformationLog Information Save or Restore Settings Restart Restore DefaultsRestore Factory Defaults Firmware Update Common Problems TroubleshootingStatus LED Lit Red Table B.1.1 Diag LED Activity TableOther Problems Changing Client TCP/IP Settings in WindowsDCE Data Communications Equipment GlossaryDsss Direct Sequence Spread Spectrum MHz MegaHertz One million cycles per second ROM Read Only Memory Permanent memory PCI Peripheral Component Interconnect aGlossary Glossary Federal Communication Commission Interference Statement FCC / CE InformationFederal Communication Commission Interference Statement Important NoteEurope EU Declaration of Conformity FCC RF Radiation Exposure StatementFCC / CE Information 1999/5/ΕΚ FCC / CE Information EU Countries intended for use Intended useEU countries not intended for use Warranty Information General Inquiries Contact Information4030 W. Braker Ln. Suite Austin, Texas Tel Fax