Linksys WRT54GX4 manual Appendix F Glossary

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Appendix F: Glossary

This glossary contains some basic networking terms you may come across when using this product. For more advanced terms, see the complete Linksys glossary at http://www.linksys.com/glossary.

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.

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.

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

Bit - A binary digit.

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

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.

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

Cable Modem - A device that connects a computer to the cable television network, which in turn connects to the Internet.

Daisy Chain - A method used to connect devices in a series, one after the other.

DDNS (Dynamic Domain Name System) - Allows the hosting of a website, FTP server, or e-mail server with a fixed domain name (e.g., www.xyz.com) and a dynamic IP address.

Default Gateway - A device that forwards Internet traffic from your local area network.

DHCP (Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol) - A networking protocol that allows administrators to assign temporary IP addresses to network computers by “leasing” an IP address to a user for a limited amount of time, instead of assigning permanent IP addresses.

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Contents Wireless- G Copyright and Trademarks How to Use This User GuideWord definition Table of Contents Appendix B Wireless Security Appendix a TroubleshootingCommon Problems and Solutions Frequently Asked Questions Appendix C Upgrading Firmware Appendix D Windows HelpConnect a PC Router’s Side Panel24 Security Tab Firewall Welcome IntroductionWhat’s in this Guide? Wireless-G Broadband Router with SRX400 Ad-Hoc versus Infrastructure Mode Planning Your Wireless NetworkSsid your wireless network’s name Network TopologyPlanning Your Wireless Network Network Layout Router’s Ports and Reset Button Getting to Know the Wireless-G Broadband Router with SRX400Broadband an always-on, fast Internet connection Router’s LEDs PowerOverview Connecting the Wireless-G Broadband Router with SRX400Stand Option Placement OptionsWall-Mount Option Isp your internet provider Configuring the Wireless-G Broadband RouterInternet Setup Setup Tab Basic SetupInternet Connection Type Static IP Connection Type Pptp Connection Type Optional Settings Network SetupRouter IP Packet a unit of data sent over a networkTime Setting Network Address Server Settings DhcpDdns Setup Tab DdnsMac address the unique address that a Setup Tab MAC Address CloneNAT Mode Setup Tab Advanced RoutingAdvanced Routing Dynamic Routing16 Setup Tab Advanced Routing NAT Mode Routing Table Wireless Network Wireless Tab Basic Wireless SettingsWireless Security Wireless Tab Wireless SecurityEncryption encoding data transmitted in a network 20 Wireless Tab Wireless Security WEP Wireless MAC Filter Wireless Tab Wireless MAC FilterAdvanced Wireless Wireless Tab Advanced Wireless SettingsWireless-G Broadband Router with SRX400 Firewall Security Tab FirewallVPN Pass Through Block WAN RequestInternet Access Access Restrictions Tab Internet AccessTo create an Internet Access policy Url the address of a file located on the Internet Ftp a protocol used to transfer files over a TCP/IP networkPort Range Forward Applications and Gaming Tab Port Range ForwardPort Range Applications and Gaming Tab DMZ Applications and Gaming Tab Port TriggeringPort Triggering Triggered Range and Forwarded RangeWireless QoS Quality of ServiceInternet Access Priority Applications and Gaming Tab QoSPort Range SummaryCancel Changes button Router Password Administration Tab ManagementLocal Router Access Https Web AccessMulticast UPnPSystem Log Administration Tab LogURL Filter Log DoS LogPing Test Administration Tab DiagnosticsTraceroute Test Ping ParametersAdministration Tab Firmware Upgrade Administration Tab Factory DefaultsFactory Defaults Upgrade FirmwareBackup Configuration Administration Tab Config ManagementRestore Configuration Router Information Status Tab RouterInternet Connection Local Network Status Tab Local NetworkWireless Status Tab WirelessStatus Tab System Performance Internet/WirelessSystem Performance Wireless-G Broadband Router with SRX400 Common Problems and Solutions Appendix a TroubleshootingNeed to set a static IP address on a PC For Windows 98SE, Me, 2000, and XP Open a command prompt. For Windows 98SE and Me TCP Application Start and End Protocol IP Address EnabledCan’t get the Internet game, server, or application to work Wireless-G Broadband Router with SRX400 My power LED will not stop flashing To start over, I need to set the Router to factory defaultNeed to upgrade the firmware My DSL service’s PPPoE is always disconnectingCannot connect to the Internet My wireless-G speed seems to be slowWhere is the Router installed on the network? Frequently Asked QuestionsHow do I turn on SRX on my router? Is IPSec Pass-Through supported by the Router?How can I block corrupted FTP downloads? Does the Router support ICQ send file?What is DMZ Hosting? What is the Ieee 802.11g standard? What are the advanced features of the Router?What is the Ieee 802.11b standard? Is the Router cross-platform compatible?What Ieee 802.11b features are supported? What Ieee 802.11g features are supported?What is ad-hoc mode? What is infrastructure mode?What is Spread Spectrum? What is ISM band?What is DSSS? What is FHSS? And what are their differences? What is WEP?How do I resolve issues with signal loss? How do I reset the Router?Have excellent signal strength, but I cannot see my network Security Precautions Appendix B Wireless SecuritySecurity Threats Facing Wireless Networks Security Threats Facing Wireless Networks Wireless-G Broadband Router with SRX400 Appendix C Upgrading Firmware Figure C-1 Upgrade FirmwareShared Resources Appendix D Windows HelpNetwork Neighborhood/My Network Places Windows 98SE or Me Instructions Figure E-1 IP Configuration ScreenFor the Router’s Web-based Utility Windows 2000 or XP InstructionsAppendix F Glossary Wireless-G Broadband Router with SRX400 Wireless-G Broadband Router with SRX400 Wireless-G Broadband Router with SRX400 Wireless-G Broadband Router with SRX400 FCC, IC-03, CE, Wi-Fi 802.11b, 802.11g, WPA Appendix G SpecificationsModel StandardsStorage Temp Operating TempOperating Humidity To 40 C 32 F to 104 FLimited Warranty Appendix H Warranty InformationFCC Statement Appendix I Regulatory InformationWireless-G Broadband Router with SRX400 Wireless-G Broadband Router with SRX400 Wireless-G Broadband Router with SRX400 Wireless-G Broadband Router with SRX400 Dual-Band Wireless Access Point Need to contact Linksys? Appendix J Contact InformationInformation section in this Guide