Linksys WRTU54G-TM manual Appendix F Glossary

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Appendix F: Glossary

802.11b - A wireless networking standard that specifies a maximum data transfer rate of 11Mbps and an operating frequency of 2.4GHz.

802.11g - A wireless networking standard that specifies a maximum data transfer rate of 54Mbps, an operating frequency of 2.4GHz, and backward compatibility with 802.11b devices.

Access Point - A device that allows wireless-equipped computers and other devices to communicate with a wired network. Also used to expand the range of a wireless network.

Adapter - A device that adds network functionality to your PC.

Ad-hoc - A group of wireless devices communicating directly with each other (peer-to-peer) without the use of an access point.

AES (Advanced Encryption Standard) - A security method that uses symmetric 128-bit block data encryption.

Backbone - The part of a network that connects most of the systems and networks together, and handles the most data.

Bandwidth - The transmission capacity of a given device or network.

Beacon Interval - Data transmitted on your wireless network that keeps the network synchronized.

Bit - A binary digit.

Boot - To start a device and cause it to start executing instructions.

Bridge - A device that connects different networks.

Broadband - An always-on, fast Internet connection.

Browser - An application program that provides a way to look at and interact with all the information on the World Wide Web.

Buffer - A shared or assigned memory area that is used to support and coordinate different computing and networking activities so one isn't held up by the other.

Byte - A unit of data that is usually eight bits long

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Contents 802 GHz .11g Wireless- G Word definition How to Use This User GuideCopyright and Trademarks Table of Contents Ethernet Adapter Appendix a TroubleshootingAppendix B Wireless Security Appendix C Upgrading Firmware Appendix D Windows HelpRouter’s Back Panel List of Figures17 Wireless Tab Basic Wireless Settings 51 Status Tab Voice Error List Welcome IntroductionWhat’s in this User Guide? Wireless-G Broadband Router with 2 Phone Ports Network Topology Planning Your Wireless NetworkAd-Hoc versus Infrastructure Mode Ssid service set identifier your wireless network’s namePlanning Your Wireless Network Network Layout Back Panel Getting to Know the Wireless-G Broadband RouterEthernet Front PanelOverview Hardware Installation for Connection to Your Broadband ModemConnecting Your Network Devices Multiple PCs Hardware Installation for Connection to An Existing RouterConnecting the Power Placement Options Direction Holder SIM Card InstallationPassword Screen Internet Setup Setup Tab Basic SetupPPPoE Connection Type Optional Settings Router IP Ddns Service Setup Tab Ddns14 Setup Tab MAC Address Clone Setup Tab MAC Address Clone15 Setup Tab Advanced Routing Router Setup Tab Advanced RoutingWireless Tab Basic Wireless Settings 18 Wireless Tab Wireless Security WPA Personal Wireless Tab Wireless Security21 Wireless Tab Wireless Security WPA2 Enterprise 22 Wireless Tab Wireless Security Radius 24 Wireless Tab Wireless MAC Filter Wireless Tab Wireless MAC FilterSetting Wireless Tab Advanced Wireless SettingsWireless-G Broadband Router with 2 Phone Ports Security Tab VPN Passthrough Security Tab FirewallTo create an Internet Access policy Access Restrictions Tab Internet AccessClick the Modify button 33 Applications and Gaming Tab Port Range Forward Applications and Gaming Tab Port Range ForwardPort Triggering Applications & Gaming Tab Port TriggeringApplications and Gaming Tab QoS Wired QoSApplications and Gaming Tab DMZ Ethernet Port Priority Wireless QoSAdministration Tab Log Administration Tab Management39 Administration Tab Diagnostics Administration Tab DiagnosticsAdministration Tab Config Management Administration Tab Factory DefaultsAdministration Tab Firmware Upgrade 45 Status Tab Router Status Tab Router46 Status Tab Local Network Status Tab Local Network48 Status Tab Wireless Status Tab Wireless49 Status Tab Voice Status Tab VoiceNeed to set a static IP address on a PC Appendix a TroubleshootingCommon Problems and Solutions Wireless-G Broadband Router with 2 Phone Ports Open a command prompt. For Windows 2000 and XP TCP Application Start and End Protocol IP Address EnabledCan’t get the Internet game, server, or application to work Wireless-G Broadband Router with 2 Phone Ports Need to upgrade the firmware To start over, I need to set the Router to factory defaultDoes 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 can I block corrupted FTP downloads? If all else fails in the installation, what can I do?Does the Router support ICQ send file? How many ports can be simultaneously forwarded? What is DMZ Hosting?Is the Router cross-platform compatible? What Ieee 802.11g features are supported? What are the advanced features of the Router?What is the Ieee 802.11g standard? What is the Ieee 802.11b standard?What is ISM band? What is ad-hoc mode?What is infrastructure mode? What is roaming?What is a MAC Address? What is Spread Spectrum?What is DSSS? What is FHSS? And what are their differences? What is WEP?How many channels/frequencies are available with the Router? Have excellent signal strength, but I cannot see my networkSecurity Threats Facing Wireless Networks Appendix B Wireless SecuritySecurity Precautions Appendix B Wireless Security Wireless-G Broadband Router with 2 Phone Ports Appendix C Upgrading Firmware Figure C-1 Upgrade FirmwareNetwork Neighborhood/My Network Places Appendix D Windows HelpShared Resources Windows Vista Instructions Windows 2000 or XP InstructionsFigure E-3 MAC Address Clone For the Router’s Web-based UtilityAppendix F Glossary Wireless-G Broadband Router with 2 Phone Ports Wireless-G Broadband Router with 2 Phone Ports Wireless-G Broadband Router with 2 Phone Ports Wireless-G Broadband Router with 2 Phone Ports Wireless-G Broadband Router with 2 Phone Ports Wireless-G Broadband Router with 2 Phone Ports Model Appendix G SpecificationsWireless Security Wi-Fi Protected Access2 WPA2Certifications Limited Warranty Appendix H Warranty InformationAppendix I Regulatory Information Wireless-G Broadband Router with 2 Phone Ports Wireless-G Broadband Router with 2 Phone Ports Wireless-G Broadband Router with 2 Phone Ports Wireless-G Broadband Router with 2 Phone Ports Wireless-G Broadband Router with 2 Phone Ports Avis de non-responsabilité concernant les appareils sans fil Wireless DisclaimerSoftware Licenses Appendix J Software License AgreementSoftware in Linksys Products Schedule 1 Linksys Software License AgreementWireless-G Router for 3G/UMTS Broadband Wireless-G Router for 3G/UMTS Broadband Preamble ScheduleWireless-G Router for 3G/UMTS Broadband Wireless-G Router for 3G/UMTS Broadband Wireless-G Router for 3G/UMTS Broadband No Warranty GNU Lesser General Public License Wireless-G Router for 3G/UMTS Broadband Wireless-G Router for 3G/UMTS Broadband Wireless-G Router for 3G/UMTS Broadband Wireless-G Router for 3G/UMTS Broadband Wireless-G Router for 3G/UMTS Broadband Wireless-G Router for 3G/UMTS Broadband Wireless-G Router for 3G/UMTS Broadband OpenSSL License Original SSLeay License END of Schedule Appendix K Contact Information