Buffalo Technology WBR2-G54S user manual Glossary

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Glossary

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

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

SMTP (Simple Mail Transfer Protocol): The protocol used to deﬁ ne 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 WBR2-G54S Table of Contents Network Settings Table of Contents Introduction Introduction Home Networking SOHO/SMB NetworkingAirStation WBR2-G54S Package Contents System RequirementsProduct Views About the AirStation CD Installation / Setup Setup Overview Setup PreparationIntroduction Antenna Installation 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 Advanced Settings LAN SettingsWireless Settings Wireless Function Enable orAdvanced Settings Wireless LAN Security Advanced Settings Characteristics Advanced Settings 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 Wired WAN Performance WAN SettingsWAN Port Connection Type Select from MTU Maximum Transmit MRU Maximum ReceiveWAN Network Advanced Settings Network Settings Routing SetupAdd Routing Table Entry Address Translation Enable or Disable . AddressIP Masquerade When Display/Delete NAT Table Add NAT Table Advanced Settings Packet Filter Log Output Select Output toBasic Filter Setting IP Filter Setting MAC Filter Click Enter MAC Lter to enter MAC address Click Apply when settings are complete Intrusion Detector DETECTOR@AIRSTATIONPage UPnP Management System InformationAdmin Name Password Select Use or Do not use Time setupNTP server name Enter Wired WAN Wired LAN Wireless LAN Packet Trafﬁc InformationClient Monitor IP Address and MediumPing Test Display log info Select Log InformationLog information Displays Log Information Level Syslog TransferLog Information Select Save current settings Click Save/Restore SettingsRestored saved settings Click Restart to reboot Reboot/Reload DefaultsAirStation 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 Glossary 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