Actiontec electronic GEU404000-01 user manual IP Internet Protocol Address

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Actiontec Wireless-Ready DSL Router User Manual

Firewall

A method preventing users outside the network from accessing and/or damag- ing files or computers on the network.

Gateway

A central device that manages the data traffic of your network, as well as data traffic to and from the Internet.

IP (Internet Protocol) Address

A series of four numbers separated by periods identifying a unique Internet computer host.

ISP Gateway Address

An IP address for the Internet router. This address is only required when using a cable or DSL modem.

ISP (Internet Service Provider)

A business that allows individuals or businesses to connect to the Internet.

LAN (Local Area Network)

A group of computers and devices connected together in a relatively small area (such as a house or an office). A home network is considered a LAN.

MAC (Media Access Control) Address

The hardware address of a device connected to a network.

NAT (Network Address Translation)

A method allowing all of the computers on a home network to use one IP address, enabling access to the Internet from any computer on the home net- work without having to purchase more IP addresses from the ISP.

PC Card

An adapter that inserts in the PCMCIA slot of a computer, enabling the communi- cation with the Router.

PPPoE (Point-to-Point Protocol over Ethernet)

A method of secure data transmission.

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Contents Wireless-Ready Cable DSL Router Table of Contents Page Minimum System Requirements Package ContentsFront Panel Router FeaturesLAN LED Red Port Modem Ethernet Technical Support Reset ButtonPage Initial Set Up and Plugging in the Power Cord Connecting a Computer to the RouterPage Setting Up the Router Page Setting Up the Router Page Connecting to the Modem Connecting via Ethernet Recommended Connecting to a ComputerSetting Up the Router Page Setting Up the Router Connecting via USB Setting Up the Router Page Connecting via Ethernet Connecting Additional ComputersPage Setting Up the Router Page Connecting via USB Page Setting Up the Router Page Connecting Wirelessly Page Setting Up the Router Page Accessing Custom Settings Using Custom SetupChannel Wireless SettingsWireless Equivalent Privacy Off Dhcp Server Dhcp Server Configuration Port Forwarding Advanced Port Forwarding SettingsVPN Pass Through DMZ Hosting Status Web Activity Log Using UtilitiesRestore Default Settings DSL SettingsUpgrade Firmware Page Troubleshooting Time out error occurs when entering a URL or IP Address Windows 98 and 98 SE Setting Up Static IP AddressPage 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 Certifications Wireless Operating RangeEnvironmental Page Glossary IP Internet Protocol Address Ssid Page Class B Equipment Regulatory Compliance NoticesModifications Limited Warranty Actiontec Electronics, Inc North Mary Avenue Sunnyvale, CA Limited Warranty