Buffalo Technology WBR2-G54 user 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 Wireless Cable/DSL Router-G WBR2-G54 Table of Contents Network Settings Table of Contents Introduction AirStation Broadband Router Base Station WBR2-G54AirStation Wireless Network Features Home Networking SOHO/SMB Networking Introduction System RequirementsAirStation WBR2-G54 Package Contents Product ViewsInstallation / Setup About the AirStation CDInstallation / Setup Antenna Installation Setup Overview Setup PreparationIntroduction Standard Settings Open the Setup ScreenDSL Button Enter ISP informationAutomatic IP Assignment by ISP Enter IP Address Manually PPPoE ConnectionCatv Cable Button Line Test Security Simple Security Setup Applications Refer to the on-screen help for Aoss Aoss Additional Aoss Information LAN Settings Wireless SettingsAdvanced Settings Wireless LAN Security Data Encryption Disable to haveAdvanced Settings Characteristics LAN Port Dhcp Server Advanced Settings Manual IP MAC Address Assignment Settings Wireless MAC Filter Wireless PC’s ConnectionRegister for Allowable PC’s MAC Address Wireless Bridge WDS Advanced Settings WAN Settings WAN PortConnection Type Select from MTU Maximum Transmit MRU Maximum ReceiveWAN Network Advanced Settings Routing Setup Network SettingsRIP transmission to WAN Add Routing Table Entry Address Translation Add NAT Table IP address of WAN SelectAdvanced Settings Packet Filter Basic Filter Setting Advanced Settings MAC Filter Click Enter MAC ﬁ lter to enter MAC address Click Apply when settings are complete Setting for Intrusion Detector set Intrusion DetectorIntrusion Detector Select Do not Use , Use or Use Apply Packet ﬁlterPage UPnP Management System InformationAdmin Name Password Time setup NTP server name Enter the NTP server nameWired WAN Wired LAN Wireless LAN Packet Trafﬁc InformationClient Monitor Ping Test Display log info Select Log InformationLog information Displays Syslog Transfer Select Use or Do not useLog Information Level Log Information SelectSave/Restore Settings Reboot/Reload Defaults Click Restart to reboot AirStation Com/wireless Firmware UpdateFirmware ﬁle name Aoss Client Table DisplaysAoss Function Click Enable Manually specify the encrypTemperature & Humidity Power CharacteristicsSpeciﬁcations Additional InformationNetworking Characteristics Radio CharacteristicsRegulatory Information Host Operating SystemOpen Ofﬁce Environment Semi-Open Ofﬁce Environment 2412 Troubleshooting Common ProblemsLED Activity B Diag LED ActivityTable B.1.1 Diag LED Activity Table Changing Client TCP/IP Settings in WindowsLEDs Work But Client PC Cannot Connect to Network Other Problems Cause ProblemRestrictions Proper Setup Click on the ‘LAN port’ link on the left Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Glossary 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 EU Countries intended for useEU Countries Not intended for use Potential restrictive useWarranty Information Contact Information General Inquiries4030 W. Braker Ln. Suite Austin, Texas Tel Fax