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When entering the information using the Router’s web-based utility, you will type the 12-digit MAC address in this format, XXXXXXXXXXXX without the hyphens for MAC Filtering.

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Appendix E: Glossary

10BaseT - An Ethernet standard that uses twisted wire pairs.

100BaseTX - IEEE physical layer specification for 100 Mbps over two pairs of Category 5 UTP or STP wire.

802.11b - One of the IEEE standards for wireless networking hardware. Products that adhere to a specific IEEE standard will work with each other, even if they are manufactured by different companies. The 802.11b standard specifies a maximum data transfer rate of 11Mbps, an operating frequency of 2.4GHz, and WEP encryption for security. 802.11b networks are also referred to as Wi-Fi networks.

Adapter - Printed circuit board that plugs into a PC to add to capabilities or connectivity to a PC. In a networked environment, a network interface card (NIC) is the typical adapter that allows the PC or server to connect to the intranet and/or Internet.

Auto-negotiate- To automatically determine the correct settings. The term is often used with communications and networking. For example, Ethernet 10/100 cards, hubs and switches can determine the highest speed of the node they are connected to and adjust their transmission rate accordingly.

Beacon Interval - A beacon is a packet broadcast by the Access Point to keep the network synchronized. A beacon includes the wireless LAN service area, the AP address, the Broadcast destination addresses, a time stamp, Delivery Traffic Indicator Maps, and the Traffic Indicator Message (TIM).

Bit - A binary digit. The value - 0 or 1-used in the binary numbering system. Also, the smallest form of data.

Boot - To cause the computer to start executing instructions. Personal comput- ers contain built-in instructions in a ROM chip that are automatically executed on startup. These instructions search for the operating system, load it and pass control to it.

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Contents Wireless-G Cable Gateway Copyright & Trademarks Table of Contents Environmental Common Problems and Solutions Frequently Asked QuestionsFeatures IntroductionIP Addresses An Introduction to LANs and WANsNetwork Setup Overview Getting to Know the Cable GatewayCable Gateway’s Back Panel Ports Reset Button Rebooting the Cable GatewayCable Gateway’s Front Panel LEDs Overview Connecting the Cable GatewayUSB Icon USB CablingUSB Port Connection Installing the USB Driver for Windows Installing the USB Driver for Windows Millennium Installing the USB Driver for Windows On the USB Port Connection to finish the setup Installing the USB Driver for Windows XP Windows 95, 98, and Me Configuring the PCsWindows Go to Using the Cable Gateway’s Web-based UtilityWindows XP Accessing the Web-Based Utility Setup TabInternet Setup Wireless Tab Basic Wireless SettingsOptional Settings required by some ISPs Network SetupBit Encryption Wireless SecurityWireless Network Access Advanced Wireless Advanced Wireless SettingsSecurity Tabs EnabledFirewall VPN PassthroughTimed Access Access Restrictions TabsWebsite Blocking Filter Internet Traffic IP Address RangePort Range Applications & Gaming Tabs Port Range ForwardingDMZ Port TriggeringDiagnostics Administration TabsSecurity Status Tabs Advanced AdministrationAdvanced InformationStatus ConnectLocal Network Appendix a Troubleshooting Common Problems and SolutionsFrequently Asked Questions Wireless-G Cable Gateway Appendix B Configuring Wireless Security in Windows XP Click on the Network Connections icon Figure B-1Figure B-4 Figure B-8 Appendix C Installing the TCP/IP ProtocolFor Windows 95, 98, and Me TCP/IP installation is now completeFor Windows NT, 2000, and XP Figure D-3Figure D-6 Appendix E GlossaryWireless-G Cable Gateway Wireless-G Cable Gateway Wireless-G Cable Gateway Wireless-G Cable Gateway Wireless-G Cable Gateway Environmental Appendix F SpecificationsAppendix H Contact Information Copyright 2003 Linksys, All Rights Reserved