Linksys WRT54GP2A-AT manual Wireless-G Broadband Router with 2 Phone Ports

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

EAP-PEAP (Extensible Authentication Protocol-Protected Extensible Authentication Protocol) - A mutual authentication method that uses a combination of digital certificates and another system, such as passwords.

EAP-TLS (Extensible Authentication Protocol-Transport Layer Security) - A mutual authentication method that uses digital certificates.

Encryption - Encoding data transmitted in a network.

Ethernet - A networking protocol that specifies how data is placed on and retrieved from a common transmission medium.

Finger - A program that tells you the name associated with an e-mail address.

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.

Fragmentation -Breaking a packet into smaller units when transmitting over a network medium that cannot support the original size of the packet.

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.

Hardware - The physical aspect of computers, telecommunications, and other information technology devices.

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.

IP Address - The address used to identify a computer or device on a network.

Appendix E: Glossary

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Contents 802 GHz .11g Wireless- G Copyright and Trademarks How to Use this GuideWord definition Table of Contents Signing up for AT&T CallVantagesm Service Appendix a TroubleshootingAppendix B Wireless Security Appendix C Windows HelpList of Figures Back Panel18 Wireless Tab Advanced Wireless Settings Introduction WelcomeWhat’s in this Guide? Wireless-G Broadband Router with 2 Phone Ports Planning Your Wireless Network Ad-Hoc versus Infrastructure ModeSsid your wireless network’s name Network TopologyNetwork Layout Getting to Know the Router Phone2Wlan Connecting the Router to Your Broadband Modem Connecting the RouterOverview Connecting One Router to Another Wired RouterConnect the Other Router Setup Configuring the RouterWireless Access Restrictions AdministrationSecurity Applications & GamingHow to Access the Web-based Utility Setup Tab Basic SetupInternet Setup StatusStatic IP PPPoEOptional Settings Packet a unit of data sent over a networkNetwork Address Server Settings Dhcp Network SetupRouter IP Time Setting DynDNS.org Setup Tab DdnsTZO.com Setup Tab MAC Address Clone MAC CloneWireless Tab Basic Wireless Settings 10 Wireless Tab Basic Wireless SettingsWireless Tab Wireless Security WPA RadiusRadius Wireless Tab Wireless MAC Filter 15 Wireless Tab Wireless MAC FilterWireless Tab Advanced Wireless Settings Security Tab Firewall FirewallAdditional Filters Block WAN RequestsSecurity Tab VPN VPN PassthroughInternet Access Access Restrictions Tab Internet AccessTo create an Internet Access Policy 23 List of PCs Port Range Forward Applications & Gaming Tab Port Range ForwardPort Range Applications & Gaming Tab Port Trigger Port TriggerTriggered Range Forwarded RangeApplications & Gaming Tab UPnP Forward UPnP ForwardBroadband Router with 2 Phone Ports Applications & Gaming Tab DMZ DMZAdministration Tab Management Router PasswordLocal Router Access Remote Router AccessSnmp UPnPAdministration Tab Log LogAdministration Tab Diagnostics Ping TestTraceroute Test Ping ParametersAdministration Tab Factory Defaults Factory DefaultsAdministration Tab Backup and Restore Administration Tab RebootBackup and Restore RebootConfiguration Type Status Tab RouterRouter Information InternetStatus Tab Local Network Local NetworkStatus Tab Wireless 39 Status Tab WirelessAuto Config Status Status Tab VoiceUser1 Status User2 StatusSigning up for AT&T CallVantagesm Service InstructionsAppendix a Troubleshooting Common Problems and SolutionsFor Windows 98 and Millennium Need to set a static IP address on a PCFor Windows For Windows XPFor Windows 98 and Millennium Wireless-G Broadband Router with 2 Phone Ports Am not able to access the Router’s Web-based Utility Setup Need to set up a server behind my RouterApplication Start and End Protocol IP Address Enable TCPCan’t get the Internet game, server, or application to work To start over, I need to set the Router to factory default My DSL service’s PPPoE is always disconnectingFor Microsoft Internet Explorer 5.0 or higher For Netscape 4.7 or higherNeed to use port triggering Can I make calls if my Internet connection is down? Frequently Asked QuestionsCan I make calls while I’m browsing the Internet? Is IPSec Passthrough supported by the Router? Where is the Router installed on the network?Does the Router support IPX or AppleTalk? How can I block corrupted FTP downloads? If all else fails in the installation, what can I do?Will the Router function in a Macintosh environment? What is DMZ Hosting? What is the Ieee 802.11b standard?Is the Router cross-platform compatible? How many ports can be simultaneously forwarded?What is the Ieee 802.11g standard? What Ieee 802.11b features are supported?What Ieee 802.11g features are supported? What is ad-hoc mode?What is Spread Spectrum? What is ISM band?What is DSSS? What is FHSS? And what are their differences? What is WEP? What is WPA?What is a MAC Address? How do I reset the Router?Security Precautions Appendix B Wireless SecuritySecurity Threats Facing Wireless Networks Appendix B Wireless Security Wireless-G Broadband Router with 2 Phone Ports Shared Resources Appendix C Windows HelpNetwork Neighborhood/My Network Places Windows 98 or Me Instructions Windows 2000 or XP InstructionsFor the Router’s Web-based Utility Figure D-3 MAC Address/Physical AddressAppendix E 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 Appendix F Specifications Button Reset Cabling TypeModel StandardsDimensions 32 x 2.48 x H x D Unit Weight 19.29 oz .55 kg Power 12 V, 1 a CertificationsRinger Equivalence Number Operating Temp 0ºC to 40ºC 32ºF to 104ºF Storage TempAppendix G Warranty Information Limited WarrantyAppendix H Regulatory Information FCC StatementSafety Notices Appendix I Contact Information LinksysAfter you log in, click Help. 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