Actiontec electronic GEU404000-01 user manual Ssid

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Glossary

Router

A central device that manages the data traffic of your network.

Subnet Mask

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

SSID

See “ESSID.”

TCP/IP (Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol)

The standard protocol for data transmission over the Internet.

WAN (Wide Area Network)

A network that connects computers located in separate areas, (i.e., different buildings, 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 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 Settings Wireless Equivalent PrivacyChannel Off Dhcp Server Dhcp Server Configuration Advanced Port Forwarding Settings VPN Pass ThroughPort 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