Linksys WRT51AB manual Appendix E Glossary

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Appendix E: Glossary

10BaseT - An Ethernet standard that uses twisted wire pairs.

100BaseTX - IEEE physical layer specification for 100 Mbps over two pairs of Category 5 UTP or STP wire.

802.11a - One of the IEEE standards for wireless networking hardware. Products that adhere to a specific IEEE standard will work with each other, even if they are manufactured by different companies. It specifies a maximum data transfer rate of 54Mbps and an operating frequency of 5GHz. The 802.11a standard uses the Orthogonal Frequency Division Multiplexing (OFDM) trans- mission method. Additionally, the 802.11a standard supports 802.11 features such as WEP encryption for security.

802.11b - One of the IEEE standards for wireless networking hardware. Products that adhere to a specific IEEE standard will work with each other, even if they are manufactured by different companies. The 802.11b standard specifies a maximum data transfer rate of 11Mbps, an operating frequency of 2.4GHz, and WEP encryption for security. 802.11b networks are also referred to as Wi-Fi networks.

802.1x - Based on the Extensible Authentication Protocol (EAP), the 802.1x standard is one of the IEEE standards for network authentication and key man- agement. It establishes a framework that supports multiple authentication meth- ods. This standard can be incorporated into any type of network to enhance its security.

For example, a wireless user may use one of the authentication methods to access a wireless network protected by an authentication server. The user, also called the supplicant, sends a request to an access point or wireless router, also called the authenticator. The authenticator sends an identification request back to the user. After the user sends the authenticator the identification message, the authenticator forwards the user’s identification message to the authentication server. If the server accepts the identification message, then the user is permit- ted access to the wireless network. The 802.1x standard can also support encryp- tion key management to strengthen wireless network encryption services.

Adapter - Printed circuit board that plugs into a PC to add to capabilities or connectivity to a PC. In a networked environment, a network interface card

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(NIC) is the typical adapter that allows the PC or server to connect to the intranet and/or Internet.

Ad-hoc Network - An ad-hoc network is a group of computers, each with a wireless adapter, connected as an independent 802.11 wireless LAN. Ad-hoc wireless computers operate on a peer-to-peer basis, communicating directly with each other without the use of an access point. Ad-hoc mode is also referred to as an Independent Basic Service Set (IBSS) or as peer-to-peer mode, and is useful at a departmental scale or SOHO operation.

Automatic Fall-back- A feature provided by some wireless products to increase connection reliability. Automatic fall-back enables a device to dynam- ically shift between various data transfer rates. It works by decreasing the data transfer rate when interference increases, distance increases, and other factors undermine signal strength and quality.

Auto-MDI/MDIX- On a network hub or switch, an auto-MDI/MDIX port automatically senses if it needs to act as a MDI or MDIX port. The auto- MDI/MDIX capability eliminates the need for crossover cables.

Auto-negotiate- To automatically determine the correct settings. The term is often used with communications and networking. For example, Ethernet 10/100 cards, hubs, and switches can determine the highest speed of the node they are connected to and adjust their transmission rate accordingly.

Backbone – The part of a network that connects most of the systems and net- works together and handles the most data.

Bandwidth - The transmission capacity of a given facility, in terms of how much data the facility can transmit in a fixed amount of time; expressed in bits per second (bps).

Beacon Interval - A beacon is a packet broadcast by the Access Point to keep the network synchronized. A beacon includes the wireless LAN service area, the AP address, the Broadcast destination addresses, a time stamp, Delivery Traffic Indicator Maps, and the Traffic Indicator Message (TIM).

Bit – A binary digit. The value—0 or 1—used in the binary numbering system. Also, the smallest form of data.

Boot – To cause the computer to start executing instructions. Personal comput- ers contain built-in instructions in a ROM chip that are automatically executed

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Contents Dual-Band Wireless A+B Broadband Router Copyright & Trademarks Table of Contents Introduction Common Problems and Solutions Frequently Asked QuestionsEnvironmental 127 IP Addresses FeaturesRouter’s Functions What’s an IP Address?Router Setup Overview Dhcp Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol ServersDynamic IP Addresses Router’s Back Panel Getting to Know the Dual-Band Wireless A+B Broadband RouterRouter’s Front Panel LEDs Internet Indicators LAN IndicatorsProceed to Connect the Router Connect the Router Wired Connection to a PCOverview Configure the PCs Wireless Connection to a PCConfiguring Windows 98 and Millennium PCs Go to Configure the Router’s Basic SettingsConfiguring Windows 2000 PCs Configuring Windows XP PCs Configure the Router’s Basic Settings Static or Fixed IP Address Automatic Configuration DhcpEnter the Default Gateway Enter the Internet IP AddressHow to Access the Web-based Utility Router’s Web-based UtilityAutomatic Configuration Dhcp SetupStatic IP Pptp 5GHz, 802.11a 5GHz, 802.11a WEP 4GHz, 802.11b WEP Password StatusLAN Dhcp Log HelpAdvanced Tabs Advanced Wireless 5GHz, 802.11a802.1x Configuration Radius Server Filters Private IP Filter Private MAC Filter To set up a filter11-20 , 21-30 , 31-40 , or 41-50 from Applications External Port TCP Protocol UDP Protocol Port ForwardingRouting Click the Delete This Entry buttonDMZ Host MAC Address Clone Need to set a static IP address on a PC Appendix a TroubleshootingCommon Problems and Solutions For Windows NTWant to test my Internet connection For Windows XPFor Windows 98, Me, 2000, and XP Need to set up a server behind my Router TCP UDPCan’t get the Internet game, server, or application to work Firmware upgrade failed, and/or the Diag LED is flashing To start over, I need to set the Router to factory defaultNeed to upgrade the firmware My DSL service’s PPPoE is always disconnectingFrequently Asked Questions Click the Advanced = Filters tabDoes the Router support ICQ send file? How can I block corrupted FTP downloads?What is the Ieee 802.11a standard? What is DMZ Hosting?What are the advanced features of the Router? What is the Ieee 802.11b standard?What is infrastructure mode? What Ieee 802.11b features are supported?What is ad-hoc mode? What is roaming?How do I reset the Router? What is WEP?What is a MAC Address? How do I resolve issues with signal loss?Appendix B How to Ping Your ISP’s E-mail & Web Addresses Step One Pinging an IP AddressStep Two Pinging for a Web Address Appendix C Configuring Wireless SecurityBackground 802.1x Authentication WEP EncryptionMD5 Authentication for Windows XP Figure C-2Figure C-5 Digital Certificate Installation Figure C-9Click Install this certificate Figure C-13TLS Authentication for Windows XP Figure C-18Figure C-21 Figure C-25 For Windows 95, 98, and MeFigure D-3 For Windows NT, 2000, and XPAppendix E Glossary 111 113 115 117 119 121 123 125 Category 5 Ethernet Network Cable or better Appendix F SpecificationsOne 10/100 RJ-45 Port for Cable/DSL Modem EnvironmentalAppendix H Contact Information Appendix G Warranty InformationSales Information Technical Support RMA Issues Fax Web site FTP siteCopyright 2002 Linksys, All Rights Reserved
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