Actiontec electronic GEU404000-01 user manual Glossary

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Glossary

Access Point

A device that allows wireless clients to connect to one another. An access point can also act as a bridge between wireless clients and a “wired” network, such as an Ethernet network. Wireless clients can be moved anywhere within the cover- age area of the access point and remain connected to the network. If connected to an Ethernet network, the access point monitors Ethernet traffic and forwards appropriate Ethernet messages to the wireless network, while also monitoring wireless traffic and forwarding wireless client messages to the Ethernet network.

Client

A desktop or mobile computer connected to a network.

DHCP (Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol)

A protocol designed to automatically assign an IP address to every computer on your network.

DNS (Domain Name System) Server Address

Allows Internet host computers to have a domain name and one or more IP addresses. A DNS server keeps a database of host computers and their respective domain names and IP addresses so that when a user enters a domain name into a Web browser, the user is sent to the proper IP address. The DNS server address used by computers on the home network corresponds to the location of the DNS server the ISP has assigned.

DSL (Digital Subscriber Line) Modem

A modem that uses existing phone lines to transmit data at high speeds.

Encryption

A method to allow wireless data transmissions a level of security.

ESSID (Extended Service Set Identifier)

A unique identifier for a wireless network. Also known as “SSID.”

Ethernet Network

A standard wired networking configuration using cables and hubs.

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Contents Wireless-Ready Cable DSL Router Table of Contents Page Package Contents Minimum System RequirementsRouter Features Front PanelLAN LED Red Port Modem Ethernet Reset Button Technical SupportPage Connecting a Computer to the Router Initial Set Up and Plugging in the Power CordPage Setting Up the Router Page Setting Up the Router Page Connecting to the Modem Connecting to a Computer Connecting via Ethernet RecommendedSetting Up the Router Page Setting Up the Router Connecting via USB Setting Up the Router Page Connecting Additional Computers Connecting via EthernetPage Setting Up the Router Page Connecting via USB Page Setting Up the Router Page Connecting Wirelessly Page Setting Up the Router Page Using Custom Setup Accessing Custom SettingsWireless Equivalent Privacy Wireless SettingsChannel Off Dhcp Server Dhcp Server Configuration VPN Pass Through Advanced Port Forwarding SettingsPort Forwarding DMZ Hosting Status Using Utilities Web Activity LogDSL Settings Restore Default SettingsUpgrade Firmware Page Troubleshooting Time out error occurs when entering a URL or IP Address Setting Up Static IP Address Windows 98 and 98 SEPage Do not include the periods they are automatically entered Windows Me Appendix a Setting Up Static IP Address Do not include the periods they are automatically entered Windows Page Appendix a Setting Up Static IP Address Do not include the periods they are automatically entered Windows XP Page Appendix a Setting Up Static IP Address Page 198.162.0.2 Page General Wireless Operating Range CertificationsEnvironmental Page Glossary IP Internet Protocol Address Ssid Page Regulatory Compliance Notices Class B EquipmentModifications Limited Warranty Actiontec Electronics, Inc North Mary Avenue Sunnyvale, CA Limited Warranty
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