Verizon GT701C user manual Service Acronyms, Service Acronym Definitions

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Service Acronyms	F

The following information is related to the Firewall options (High, Medium, and Low) section in the “Advanced Setup” chapter of this manual. This appendix explains the meaning of the service acronyms included with the various levels of firewall security, and the UDP and TCP ports used by each service.

Service Acronym Definitions

DNS

Domain Name System. A data query system used to translate host names into Internet addresses (i.e., www.somewebsite.com translates to 888.999.000.111). Uses UDP 53 and TCP 53.

EPMAP

EndPoint Mapper. Uses UDP 135 and TCP 135.

FTP

File Transfer Protocol. A protocol used to transfer files over the Internet. Uses TCP 20 and 21.

HTTP

HyperText Transfer Protocol. This protocol delivers information over the Internet, and is used when a computer connects to a Web site via an Internet browser. Uses TCP 80.

HTTPS

HyperText Transfer Protocol using Secure Socket Layer. A secure version of the protocol that delivers information over the Internet. Uses UDP 443 and TCP 443.

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Contents User’s Manual Table of Contents Configuring Parental Controls Introduction1 Minimum System RequirementsFeatures DSL Light Power LightGetting to Know the Modem USB Light Internet LightEthernet Light DSL PortPower Switch Reset SwitchPower Port Ethernet PortThis page left intentionally blank Performing a Quick Setup Accessing Quick Setup ScreensPage Internet Explorer Changing the Password Performing a Quick Setup This page left intentionally blank Viewing Modem’s Status Broadband Connection StatusPage Viewing the Modem’s Status Network Status Configuring4 Advanced Settings Accessing Advanced Setup ScreensPage Configuring Advanced Settings DSL Settings Dhcp SettingsSubnet Mask Beginning IP AddressEnding IP Address Lease TimeDNS Dynamic or Static LAN IP AddressDomain Name DNS ServerWAN IP Address Page Configuring Advanced Settings QoS Settings Upstream Destination QoS Settings Downstream QoS Status Remote Management/TelnetTelnet Timeout Setting Dynamic Routing Static RoutingUPnP Universal Plug and Play USB Port DetectionTime Zone Remote Syslog CaptureThis page left intentionally blank Configuring5 Security Settings Accessing Security ScreensPage Admin User Name and Password FirewallPage Low Applications Configuring Security Settings Page DMZ Hosting NAT Network Address TranslationPort Mapping Configuring6 Parental Controls Accessing Parental Control ScreensPage Services Blocking Website Blocking Schedule RulesConfiguring Parental Controls Page Configuring Modem’s Utilities Accessing the Utilities ScreensPage Restore Default Settings Configuring the Modem’s UtilitiesUpgrade Firmware Multiple PVCWeb Activity Log System Log OAM Ping Test Ping TestReboot LAN Connection Failure TroubleshootingTroubleshooting Cannot Connect to the InternetCMD Frequently Asked Questions Time out error occurs when entering a URL or IP AddressWhich connection speeds does the Modem support? Is the Modem flash-upgradeable? How do I do it?Which protocols does the Modem support? Will my Xbox work with the Modem?What is the valid IP range I can use for my home network? How do I find out what IP address my computer is using?How many computers can be connected through the Modem? What is the default username for the Modem?What is NAT and how does it protect my network? Does the Modem function as a firewall?Reference Locating Computer InformationLocating Windows Operating System Files Appendix a Reference Click Search Switching to Static IP On the Computer Windows 98 SEPage Do not include the periods they are automatically entered Enter the following numbers in the Subnet mask text box Windows Me Page Do not include the periods they are automatically entered Select Gateway, and, in the New gateway text box, enter Windows Page Appendix B Switching to Static IP on the Computer 192.168.1.64 Windows XP Page 192.168.1.64 Enter the following address in the Subnet mask text box Comparing DSL Service with a Dial-Up Modem Computer SecurityModem Security Computer SecurityElectronic Security This page left intentionally blank Specifications D GeneralLED Indicators EnvironmentalGlossary Page Appendix E Glossary Page Service Acronyms Service Acronym DefinitionsIMAP, IMAPv3 Ipsec IKE, Ipsec ESPSmtp This page left intentionally blank