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Software - Instructions for the computer. A series of instructions that performs a particular task is called a "program".

SOHO (Small Office/Home Office) - Market segment of professionals who work at home or in small offices.

SPI (Stateful Packet Inspection) Firewall - A technology that inspects every incoming packet of information before allowing it to enter the network.

Spread Spectrum - Wideband radio frequency technique used for more reliable and secure data transmission.

SSID (Service Set IDentifier) - Your wireless network's name.

Static IP Address - A fixed address assigned to a computer or device that is connected to a network.

Static Routing - Forwarding data in a network via a fixed path.

Subnet Mask - An address code that determines the size of the network.

Switch - 1. A data switch that connects computing devices to host computers, allowing a large number of devices to share a limited number of ports. 2. A device for making, breaking, or changing the connections in an electrical circuit.

TCP (Transmission Control Protocol) - A network protocol for transmitting data that requires acknowledgement from the recipient of data sent.

TCP/IP (Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol) - A set of instructions PCs use to communicate over a network.

Telnet - A user command and TCP/IP protocol used for accessing remote PCs.

TFTP (Trivial File Transfer Protocol) - A version of the TCP/IP FTP protocol that has no directory or password capability.

Throughput - The amount of data moved successfully from one node to another in a given time period.

TKIP (Temporal Key Integrity Protocol) - a wireless encryption protocol that provides dynamic encryption keys for each packet transmitted.

Topology - The physical layout of a network.

TX Rate - Transmission Rate.

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Contents Wireless- G Copyright and Trademarks How to Use this GuideTable of Contents FCC Statement Industry Canada Canada Appendix I Contact InformationInfrastructure Network List of Figures10 WPA RADIUS-TTLS Introduction What’s in this Guide? Wireless-G Ethernet Bridge with 5-Port Switch Planning Your Wireless Network Ad-Hoc versus Infrastructure ModeNetwork Topology Ad-Hoc Network Network LayoutBack Panel Front Panel Side Panel Power port is on the side panel. See Figure Connecting the Wireless-G Ethernet Bridge for Setup Wireless-G Ethernet Bridge with 5-Port Switch Welcome Setting Up the Wireless-G Ethernet BridgePassword Mode Settings Wireless Settings Security Settings 10 Confirmation Connecting the Wireless-G Ethernet Bridge for Network Use Wall Mount Placement OptionConnection to a Network Device Using the Wireless-G Ethernet Bridge Web-based Utility OverviewStarting the Web-based Utility LAN SetupSite Survey WEP Radius TLS Ttls WPA Radius 10 WPA RADIUS-TTLS 11 WPA Pre-Shared Key 13 Password Tab Wireless Advanced WirelessMAC Address Spanning Tree Protocol Switch TabQOS 17 Switch Table Tab Switch TableVlan Wireless-G Ethernet Bridge with 5-Port Switch 19 Rmon Statistics Tab Rmon StatisticsWireless-G Ethernet Bridge with 5-Port Switch Port Information Table Port Mirroring21 Access List Tab Access ListStatistics Wireless StatusLAN Settings Wireless SettingsSnmp 24 Help Tab HelpCommon Problems and Solutions Appendix a TroubleshootingWeb-based Utility won’t open Frequently Asked QuestionsWhat is ad-hoc mode? What is ISM band? Appendix B Wireless Security Security PrecautionsSecurity Threats Facing Wireless Networks Appendix B Wireless Security Wireless-G Ethernet Bridge with 5-Port Switch Appendix C Upgrading Firmware Figure C-1 Firmware UpgradeAppendix D Windows Help Shared ResourcesNetwork Neighborhood/My Network Places Appendix E Glossary Wireless-G Ethernet Bridge with 5-Port Switch Wireless-G Ethernet Bridge with 5-Port Switch Wireless-G Ethernet Bridge with 5-Port Switch Wireless-G Ethernet Bridge with 5-Port Switch Wireless-G Ethernet Bridge with 5-Port Switch Wireless-G Ethernet Bridge with 5-Port Switch Standards Appendix F SpecificationsSecurity Feature ModelOperating Humidity Warranty Year Limited WarrantyOperating Temp Storage TempLimited Warranty Appendix G Warranty InformationFCC Radiation Exposure Statement Appendix H Regulatory InformationFCC Statement Industry Canada CanadaAppendix I Contact Information