Actiontec electronic GE344000-01 user manual Subnet Mask, WAN Wide Area Network

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Appendix E Glossary

Subnet Mask

A set of four numbers configured like an IP address used to create IP address numbers used within a particular network only.

TCP/IP (Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol)

The standard protocol for data transmission over the Internet.

WAN (Wide Area Network)

A network connecting computers located in separate areas, (i.e., different build- ings, cities, countries). The Internet is a WAN.

WECA (Wireless Ethernet Compatibility Alliance)

An industry group that certifies cross-vender interoperability and compatibility of IEEE 802.11b wireless networking products and promotes the standard for enterprise, small business, and home environments.

WLAN (Wireless Local Area Network)

A group of computers and other devices connected wirelessly in a small area.

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Contents Cable/DSL Router Table of Contents Specifications Configuring TCP/IPLimited Warranty Sharing Files and PrintersMinimum System Requirements Package ContentsIntroduction1 Router Features Power LEDFront Panel Internet LEDLAN Port Wireless LEDRear Panel Technical Support Connecting Router Ethernet ConnectionUSB Connection Basic Setup Basic SetupPage Basic Setup Page Advanced Setup Accessing Advanced SetupWAN IP Address Dialout on-demand Idle TimeoutObtain an IP Address through PPPoE User Name and Password Obtain an IP Through DhcpWireless Settings Specify a Static IP AddressOff Wireless Equivalent PrivacyChannel Bit WEP Wireless MAC Authentication Accept All ClientsDeny All Clients Exception ListLAN IP Address Dhcp ServerDhcp Server Configuration Services Blocking Website Blocking NetmeetingVPN Pass Through Remote ManagementPort Forwarding DMZ Hosting Firewall Dynamic RoutingStatic Routing MAC Address CloningChanging the Password StatusAdvanced Setup Page Utilities5 Web Activity LogRestore Default Settings Upgrade FirmwareTroubleshooting Cannot Use the InternetPhysical Connection Connection to the RouterLAN Light Windows 95, 98, 98SE, MEWindows 2000, XP XP UsersOther Problems Time out error occurs when entering a URL or IP AddressLAN Connection Failure Cannot Connect to the InternetUnable to get an IP address from Cable/DSL Modem Page GE344000-01 Specifications aGeneral Wireless Operating Range EnvironmentalAppendix a Specifications Page Configuring TCP/IP Windows 95, 98, and MePage Appendix B Configuring TCP/iP Page Appendix B Configuring TCP/iP Windows NT Appendix B Configuring TCP/iP Page Appendix B Configuring TCP/iP Page Appendix B Configuring TCP/iP Page Appendix B Configuring TCP/iP Page Windows Page Appendix B Configuring TCP/iP Page Macintosh ClassicPage Sharing Files Printers File SharingPage Appendix C Sharing Files and Printers Page Appendix C Sharing Files and Printers Page Printer Sharing Windows Macintosh Printer Sharing Windows Me Finding the MAC AddressWindows 95 Windows Glossary ISP Internet Service Provider MAC Media Access Control AddressFirewall GatewayWeca Wireless Ethernet Compatibility Alliance Wlan Wireless Local Area NetworkSubnet Mask TCP/IP Transmission Control Protocol/Internet ProtocolPage Class B Equipment Regulatory Compliance NoticesModifications Page Limited Warranty Actiontec Electronics, Inc North Mary Avenue Sunnyvale, CA Limited Warranty