Ovation Software Ovation user manual Glossary, 802.11b, 802.11g, Firmware

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Glossary

802.11b	WLAN standard. Provides a transmission speed
	of 11 Mbps in the 2.4 GHz band.
802.11g	WLAN standard. Provides transmission speeds
	of up to 54 Mbps (typically 22 Mbps) in the
	2.4 GHz band. Is considered a successor of, and
	is compatible with, 802.11b. Enables high
	speed data access from up to 100 meters
	distance from the base station.
DHCP	Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP).
	The Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol is used
	to configure IP addresses and applicable
	information dynamically. Instead of a static (fixed)
	IP address, DHCP clients receive their IP address
	from a central DHCP server.
DMZ	DeMilitarized Zone (DMZ) is a decoupled isolated
	partial network that is switched between the
	network to be protected and the unsecured
	network.
DNS	Domain Name System (DNS) Internet service that
	is used to assign IP addresses to the corresponding
	readable domain names and vice
Firewall	Technology in the form of hardware and/or
	software that controls the flow of data between
	a private and an unprotected network (which is
	LAN and Internet) or protects an internal
	network from attacks from the Internet.
Firmware	Preinstalled software to operate your Ovation.
FTP	File Transfer Protocol (FTP) regulates file transfers
	on the Internet.

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Contents LAN Contents Troubleshooting Glossary Specifications Wireless Security SettingsAdvanced Network Settings Simple setup WelcomeInstant protection Additional securityLCD display UmtsSide panel SIM card slotWall mounting Safety guidelines Page Installation Insert the SIM cardConnect the power Connect your computer Choose Startol Panel and then select Network ConnectionsLAN connection Pop Select the Connections tab and click SettingsConnect to the Internet Installation Installation Page Internet Settings Opening the ToolsChanging your PIN code Current PIN Code boxClick System Settings then Umts Conn Disconnect automaticallyReconnect automatically Monitor usage Press the Umts on/off button on the side of your Ovation Disconnect from the InternetClick Disconnect on the Connection Manager window Adjust the time Click Advanced Settings, then Date & TimePage Administration Settings Change your passwordClick Configuration then PIN Code & Password Confirm New Password boxesBack up your settings Click Configuration then Backup & RestoreRestore your settings Upgrade the Ovation firmware Clear your browser cache. See page 52 for instructions Page Restore Factory Default Settings Page Send messages Read messagesSetup options Delete messagesWireless Security Settings Review the basicsDetermine the exposure Network Address TranslationWired Equivalent Protection WEP Protect your dataSelect WEP as Encryption Click System Settings then Wlan AP SecurityReconnecting your computer WiFi Protected Access WPA What are the drawbacks?Select WPA Enter your passphrase in the PSK fieldClick System Settings then Rename your networkRestrict access Check Enable ACLHide your network Uncheck Broadcast SsidWhat happens in case of a Denial of Service attack? Control the trafficBlock content Click Advanced Settings then Logs Monitor activityPage Advanced Network Settings How do I set up a DMZ server?Select Enable DMZ, using DMZ serverWlan Mode Reboot Page Troubleshooting Why doesn’t the Connection Manager window appear?Is JavaScript enabled for your browser? Click Extended Select Enable JavaScript for NavigatorIs your Wid installed properly? Did you clear the browser cache?Click Empty Cache Choose Startol PanelHow can I tell if I am connected? How do I rePage Glossary 802.11b802.11g FirmwareIP address PassphraseMAC address Network adapterGlossary PortPage Specifications Wlan