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

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IPCONFIG - A Windows 2000 and XP utility that displays the IP address for a particular networking device.

IPSec (Internet Protocol Security) - A VPN protocol used to implement secure exchange of packets at the IP layer.

ISM band - Radio bandwidth utilized in wireless transmissions.

ISP (Internet Service Provider) - A company that provides access to the Internet.

LAN - The computers and networking products that make up your local network.

LEAP (Lightweight Extensible Authentication Protocol) - A mutual authentication method that uses a username and password system.

MAC (Media Access Control) Address - The unique address that a manufacturer assigns to each networking device.

Mbps (MegaBits Per Second) - One million bits per second; a unit of measurement for data transmission.

mIRC - An Internet Relay Chat program that runs under Windows.

Multicasting - Sending data to a group of destinations at once.

NAT (Network Address Translation) - NAT technology translates IP addresses of a local area network to a different IP address for the Internet.

NAT (Network Address Translation) Traversal -A method of enabling specialized applications, such as Internet phone calls, video, and audio, to travel between your local network and the Internet. STUN is a specific type of NAT traversal.

Network - A series of computers or devices connected for the purpose of data sharing, storage, and/or transmission between users.

NNTP (Network News Transfer Protocol) - The protocol used to connect to Usenet groups on the Internet.

Node - A network junction or connection point, typically a computer or work station.

OFDM (Orthogonal Frequency Division Multiplexing) - Frequency transmission that separates the data stream into a number of lower-speed data streams, which are then transmitted in parallel to prevent information from being lost in transit.

Packet - A unit of data sent over a network.

Appendix E: Glossary

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Contents 802 GHz .11g Wireless- G Word definition How to Use this GuideCopyright and Trademarks Table of Contents Appendix a Troubleshooting Signing up for AT&T CallVantagesm ServiceAppendix B Wireless Security Appendix C Windows HelpBack Panel List of Figures18 Wireless Tab Advanced Wireless Settings Welcome IntroductionWhat’s in this Guide? Wireless-G Broadband Router with 2 Phone Ports Ad-Hoc versus Infrastructure Mode Planning Your Wireless NetworkSsid your wireless network’s name Network TopologyNetwork Layout Phone2 Getting to Know the RouterWlan Overview Connecting the RouterConnecting the Router to Your Broadband Modem Wired Router Connecting One Router to AnotherConnect the Other Router Wireless Configuring the RouterSetup Administration Access RestrictionsSecurity Applications & GamingSetup Tab Basic Setup How to Access the Web-based UtilityInternet Setup StatusPPPoE Static IPPacket a unit of data sent over a network Optional SettingsRouter IP Network SetupNetwork Address Server Settings Dhcp Time Setting TZO.com Setup Tab DdnsDynDNS.org MAC Clone Setup Tab MAC Address Clone10 Wireless Tab Basic Wireless Settings Wireless Tab Basic Wireless SettingsWPA Radius Wireless Tab Wireless SecurityRadius 15 Wireless Tab Wireless MAC Filter Wireless Tab Wireless MAC FilterWireless Tab Advanced Wireless Settings Firewall Security Tab FirewallAdditional Filters Block WAN RequestsVPN Passthrough Security Tab VPNTo create an Internet Access Policy Access Restrictions Tab Internet AccessInternet Access 23 List of PCs Port Range Applications & Gaming Tab Port Range ForwardPort Range Forward Port Trigger Applications & Gaming Tab Port TriggerTriggered Range Forwarded RangeUPnP Forward Applications & Gaming Tab UPnP ForwardBroadband Router with 2 Phone Ports DMZ Applications & Gaming Tab DMZRouter Password Administration Tab ManagementLocal Router Access Remote Router AccessUPnP SnmpLog Administration Tab LogPing Test Administration Tab DiagnosticsTraceroute Test Ping ParametersFactory Defaults Administration Tab Factory DefaultsAdministration Tab Reboot Administration Tab Backup and RestoreBackup and Restore RebootStatus Tab Router Configuration TypeRouter Information InternetLocal Network Status Tab Local Network39 Status Tab Wireless Status Tab WirelessStatus Tab Voice Auto Config StatusUser1 Status User2 StatusInstructions Signing up for AT&T CallVantagesm ServiceCommon Problems and Solutions Appendix a TroubleshootingNeed to set a static IP address on a PC For Windows 98 and MillenniumFor Windows XP For WindowsFor Windows 98 and Millennium Wireless-G Broadband Router with 2 Phone Ports Need to set up a server behind my Router Am not able to access the Router’s Web-based Utility SetupTCP Application Start and End Protocol IP Address EnableCan’t get the Internet game, server, or application to work My DSL service’s PPPoE is always disconnecting To start over, I need to set the Router to factory defaultFor Microsoft Internet Explorer 5.0 or higher For Netscape 4.7 or higherNeed to use port triggering Can I make calls while I’m browsing the Internet? Frequently Asked QuestionsCan I make calls if my Internet connection is down? Does the Router support IPX or AppleTalk? Where is the Router installed on the network?Is IPSec Passthrough supported by the Router? Will the Router function in a Macintosh environment? If all else fails in the installation, what can I do?How can I block corrupted FTP downloads? What is the Ieee 802.11b standard? What is DMZ Hosting?Is the Router cross-platform compatible? How many ports can be simultaneously forwarded?What Ieee 802.11b features are supported? What is the Ieee 802.11g standard?What Ieee 802.11g features are supported? What is ad-hoc mode?What is DSSS? What is FHSS? And what are their differences? What is ISM band?What is Spread Spectrum? What is WPA? What is WEP?What is a MAC Address? How do I reset the Router?Security Threats Facing Wireless Networks Appendix B Wireless SecuritySecurity Precautions Appendix B Wireless Security Wireless-G Broadband Router with 2 Phone Ports Network Neighborhood/My Network Places Appendix C Windows HelpShared Resources Windows 2000 or XP Instructions Windows 98 or Me InstructionsFigure D-3 MAC Address/Physical Address For the Router’s Web-based UtilityAppendix 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 Button Reset Cabling Type Appendix F SpecificationsModel StandardsUnit Weight 19.29 oz .55 kg Power 12 V, 1 a Certifications Dimensions 32 x 2.48 x H x DRinger Equivalence Number Operating Temp 0ºC to 40ºC 32ºF to 104ºF Storage TempLimited Warranty Appendix G Warranty InformationFCC Statement Appendix H Regulatory InformationSafety Notices Linksys Appendix I Contact InformationAfter you log in, click Help. Then click Email AN Agent Need to contact Linksys?