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Access Control List - ACL. Database of network devices that are allowed to access resources on the network.

Access Point - AP. Device that allows wireless clients to connect to it and access the network

Ad-hoc network - Peer-to-Peer network between wireless clients

Address Resolution Protocol - ARP. Used to map MAC addresses to IP addresses so that conversions can be made in both directions.

ADSL - Asymmetric Digital Subscriber Line

Advanced Encryption Standard - AES. Government encryption standard

Alphanumeric - Characters A-Z and 0-9

Antenna - Used to transmit and receive RF signals.

AppleTalk – A set of Local Area Network protocols developed by Apple for their computer systems

AppleTalk Address Resolution Protocol – AARP. Used to map the MAC addresses of Apple computers to their AppleTalk network addresses, so that conversions can be made in both directions.

Application layer - 7th Layer of the OSI model. Provides services to applications to ensure that they can communicate properly with other applications on a network.

ASCII - American Standard Code for Information Interchange. This system of characters is most commonly used for text files

Attenuation – The loss in strength of digital an analog signals. The loss is greater when the signal is being transmitted over long distances.

Authentication–To provide credentials, like a Password, in order to verify that the person or device is really who they are claiming to be

Automatic Private IP Addressing - APIPA. An IP address that a Windows computer will assign itself when it is configured to obtain an IP address automatically but no DHCP server is available on the network

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Backward Compatible - The ability for new devices to communicate and interact with older legacy devices to guarantee interoperability

Bandwidth - The maximum amount of bytes or bits per second that can be transmitted to and from a network device

Basic Input/Output System – BIOS. A program that the processor of a computer uses to startup the system once it is turned on

Baud – Data transmission speed

Bit rate – The amount of bits that pass in given amount of time bit/sec – bits per second

BOOTP – Bootstrap Protocol. Allows for computers to be booted up and given an IP address with no user intervention

Bottleneck – A time during processes when something causes the process to slowdown or stop all together Broadband – A wide band of frequencies available for transmitting data

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Contents Page Table of Contents DI-634M User’s Manual StatusSecuring Your Network Glossary Minimum System Requirements Package ContentsIntroduction Features and Benefits Auto MDI/MDIX WAN Port DC Power Connector Reset ButtonHardware Overview ConnectionsWAN LED LEDsWireless Basics Standards-Based Technology Installation ConsiderationsGetting Started Using the Configuration Menu Home WizardHome Wizard Wireless Home WirelessChannel Super G Mode Disabled WEP Encryption Key Type Keys Ssid Broadcast AuthenticationHome WAN Dynamic IP Address Host Name MAC AddressHome WAN Static IP Address Use MACIP Address Subnet Mask Home WAN PPPoE PPPoEDial on Demand Auto-reconnect MTUIP Address Subnet Mask DNS Relay Home LANHome Dhcp DhcpAdvanced Virtual ServerAdvanced Virtual Server Virtual Server Name Private IP Public Port Schedule Example #1 Select Enabled or DisabledExample #2 ApplicationsProtocol Type Filters Advanced Filters MAC FiltersFilters MAC Filters Name Parental Control Advanced Parental Control URL BlockingURL Blocking URL String IP Range Firewall Firewall Rules Enable or disable the Firewall NameAdvanced Firewall ActionAdvanced DMZ DMZAdmin Tools AdminTools User is the User login name Administrator Password UserTime Time Zone Customized NTP ManualTools Time Load Settings from Local Hard Drive SystemTools System Firmware Tools FirmwareBrowse Tools Ddns User Name PasswordTools Misc MiscPing Test Restart Device Block WAN Ping VPN Pass Through Cable Test Status Device InfoStatus Device Info Disabled WirelessLog Status LogView Log System Log All Log URL Filter Log New Connection Log Status Log Log SettingsStatus Stats StatsTroubleshooting Default DI-634M User’s Manual Link 108G Mimo DWL-G650M Why can’t I get a wireless connection? Why does my wireless connection keep dropping?Forgot my encryption key Resetting the DI-634M to Factory Default SettingsTechnical Specifications Wireless Transmit Power Physical DimensionsPower Input WeightReceiver Sensitivity Why can’t I access the Web-based configuration? Frequently Asked QuestionsHow to tell straight-through cable from a crossover cable DI-634M User’s Manual DI-634M User’s Manual DI-634M User’s Manual DI-634M User’s Manual  Click Specify an IP Address DI-634M User’s Manual  Highlight Internet Protocol TCP/IP and click Properties  Right-click on My Network Places and select PropertiesDI-634M User’s Manual DI-634M User’s Manual Static Cable Connection DI-634M User’s Manual DI-634M User’s Manual How do I open ports on my router? To set up your routerClick Apply and then click Continue What is DMZ? How do I configure the DMZ Host?Demilitarized Zone DI-634M User’s Manual DI-634M User’s Manual What are virtual servers? How do I use PC Anywhere with my DI-634M router?Create a second entry as shown below Link Systems, Inc Click on Advanced and then click Firewall How can I use eDonkey behind my D-Link Router?Click Apply and then Continue How do I configure my router for KaZaA and Grokster? Click on Advanced and then click Virtual Server How do I configure my router to play Warcraft 3?What is NAT? How do I use NetMeeting with my D-Link Router?Configure the Game Port information on each computer Set up MAC Filtering Change Admin PasswordAppendix Securing Your NetworkGlossary DI-634M User’s Manual DI-634M User’s Manual DI-634M User’s Manual Megabyte MB Megabits per second Mbps DI-634M User’s Manual DI-634M User’s Manual Inc Contacting Technical Support Tech Support for customers within the United StatesTech Support for customers within Canada Warranty Warranty DI-634M User’s Manual Important Note Registration
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