Linksys WRT54G3G-VN manual Wireless-G Router for Mobile Broadband

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Wireless-G Router for Mobile Broadband

DMZ (Demilitarized Zone) - Removes the Router's firewall protection from one PC, allowing it to be "seen" from the Internet.

DNS (Domain Name Server) - The IP address of your ISP's server, which translates the names of websites into IP addresses.

Domain - A specific name for a network of computers.

Download - To receive a file transmitted over a network.

DSL (Digital Subscriber Line) - An always-on broadband connection over traditional phone lines. Dynamic IP Address - A temporary IP address assigned by a DHCP server.

EAP (Extensible Authentication Protocol) - A general authentication protocol used to control network access. Many specific authentication methods work within this framework.

Encryption - Encoding data transmitted in a network.

Ethernet - IEEE standard network protocol that specifies how data is placed on and retrieved from a common transmission medium.

Firewall - A set of related programs located at a network gateway server that protects the resources of a network from users from other networks.

Firmware - The programming code that runs a networking device.

FTP (File Transfer Protocol) - A protocol used to transfer files over a TCP/IP network.

Full Duplex - The ability of a networking device to receive and transmit data simultaneously.

Gateway - A device that interconnects networks with different, incompatible communications protocols.

Half Duplex - Data transmission that can occur in two directions over a single line, but only one direction at a time.

HTTP (HyperText Transport Protocol) - The communications protocol used to connect to servers on the World Wide Web.

Infrastructure - A wireless network that is bridged to a wired network via an access point. IP (Internet Protocol) - A protocol used to send data over a network.

Appendix F: Glossary

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Contents 802 GHz .11g Wireless- G Copyright and Trademarks How to Use This User GuideWord definition Table of Contents Appendix C Upgrading Firmware Appendix D Windows Help Appendix a TroubleshootingAppendix B Wireless Security Common Problems and Solutions Frequently Asked QuestionsRouter’s Ports List of Figures17 Setup Tab Advanced Routing Router 51 Status Tab Wireless Welcome IntroductionWhat’s in this User Guide? Wireless-G Router for Mobile Broadband Network Topology Planning Your Wireless NetworkAd-Hoc versus Infrastructure Mode Ssid service set identifier your wireless network’s namePlanning Your Wireless Network Network Layout Router’s Ports Getting to Know the Wireless-G Router for Mobile BroadbandRouter’s LEDs are located on the Router’s other side panel Router’s LEDsRouter’s Data Card Slot Overview Connecting the Wireless-G Router for Mobile BroadbandConnect Your Computer Hardware Installation for Connection to Your Broadband Modem Connect the Power Diagram for Connection to Another Router Hardware Installation for Connection to Another RouterConnect Your Computer Stand Option Placement Options11 Measurement between Wall-Mount Slots Wall-Mount OptionPassword Screen Configuring the Wireless-G Router for Mobile BroadbandStatus Setup Tab Basic SetupMobile Network Setup Internet SetupStatic IP Connection Type L2TP Connection Type Optional SettingsNetwork Address Server Settings Dhcp Network SetupRouter IP 11 Time Setting Time SettingData Card Status Setup Tab Mobile NetworkMobile Network Connection Mode Mobile Network StatusDynDNS.org Setup Tab DdnsTZO.com MAC Clone Setup Tab MAC Address CloneStatic Routing Setup Tab Advanced RoutingAdvanced Routing Dynamic RoutingWireless Network Wireless Tab Basic Wireless SettingsWireless Security Wireless Tab Wireless SecurityAES 25 Wireless Tab Wireless Security Radius Wireless MAC Filter Wireless Tab Wireless MAC FilterAdvanced Wireless Wireless Tab Advanced Wireless SettingsWireless-G Router for Mobile Broadband Firewall Security Tab FirewallBlock WAN Requests Security Tab VPN Passthrough Access Restrictions Tab Internet AccessInternet Access To create an Internet Access policy33 Internet Policy Summary Port Range Forward Applications and Gaming Tab Port Range ForwardForwarded Range Applications & Gaming Tab Port TriggeringPort Triggering Triggered RangeDevice Priority Wired QoSApplications and Gaming Tab DMZ Applications and Gaming Tab QoSEthernet Port Priority Wireless QoSApplication Priority Router Password Administration Tab ManagementUPnP Log Administration Tab LogPing Test Administration Tab DiagnosticsTraceroute Test Administration Tab Firmware Upgrade Administration Tab Factory DefaultsAdministration Tab Config Management 48 Status Tab Mobile Network Status Tab Mobile NetworkRouter Information Status Tab RouterInternet Local Network Status Tab Local NetworkWireless Status Tab WirelessCommon Problems and Solutions Appendix a TroubleshootingNeed to set a static IP address on a PC Wireless-G Router for Mobile Broadband Wireless-G Router for Mobile Broadband TCP Application Start and End Protocol IP Address EnabledCan’t get the Internet game, server, or application to work Need to upgrade the firmware To start over, I need to set the Router to factory defaultMy DSL service’s PPPoE is always disconnecting Power LED keeps flashing Does the Router support IPX or AppleTalk? Frequently Asked QuestionsWhere is the Router installed on the network? Is IPSec Pass-Through supported by the Router?How will I be notified of new Router firmware upgrades? If all else fails in the installation, what can I do?How can I avoid corrupted FTP downloads? Is the Router cross-platform compatible? What is DMZ Hosting?What are the advanced features of the Router? Will the Router function in a Macintosh environment?What Ieee 802.11b features are supported? What is the Ieee 802.11g standard?What is the Ieee 802.11b standard? What Ieee 802.11g features are supported?What is Spread Spectrum? What is infrastructure mode?What is roaming? What is ISM band?How do I reset the Router? What is DSSS? What is FHSS? And what are their differences?What is WEP? What is a MAC Address?How do I connect to the mobile network? What do the indicator LEDs signify on the Router?Whom should I call if there is a question or problem? How do I know which mobile network I am using?Security Precautions Appendix B Wireless SecuritySecurity Threats Facing Wireless Networks Appendix B Wireless Security Wireless-G Router for Mobile Broadband Appendix C Upgrading Firmware Figure C-1 Upgrade FirmwareShared Resources Appendix D Windows HelpNetwork Neighborhood/My Network Places For the Router’s Web-based Utility Windows 2000 or XP InstructionsFigure E-4 MAC Address Filter List Appendix F Glossary Wireless-G Router for Mobile Broadband Wireless-G Router for Mobile Broadband Wireless-G Router for Mobile Broadband Wireless-G Router for Mobile Broadband Appendix G Specifications FCC, IC-03, CE, Wi-Fi 802.11b, 802.11g, WPA Appendix H Warranty Information Appendix I Regulatory Information Wireless-G Router for Mobile Broadband Wireless-G Router for Mobile Broadband Wireless-G Router for Mobile Broadband Wireless-G Router for Mobile Broadband Wireless-G Router for Mobile Broadband Wireless-G Router for Mobile Broadband