Linksys PAP2-VU manual Appendix C Glossary

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Appendix C: Glossary

Phone Adapter with 2 Ports for Voice-over-IP

Adapter - A device that adds network functionality to your PC.

Backbone - The part of a network that connects most of the systems and networks together, and handles the most data. Bandwidth - The transmission capacity of a given device or network.

Bit - A binary digit.

Boot - To start a device and cause it to start executing instructions.

Bridge - A device that connects different networks.

Broadband - An always-on, fast Internet connection.

Browser - An application program that provides a way to look at and interact with all the information on the World Wide Web.

Buffer - A shared or assigned memory area that is used to support and coordinate different computing and networking activities so one isn't held up by the other.

Byte - A unit of data that is usually eight bits long

Cable Modem - A device that connects a computer to the cable television network, which in turn connects to the Internet.

CSMA/CA (Carrier Sense Multiple Access/Collision Avoidance) - A method of data transfer that is used to prevent data collisions.

CTS (Clear To Send) - A signal sent by a wireless device, signifying that it is ready to receive data. Daisy Chain - A method used to connect devices in a series, one after the other.

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Contents Phone Adapter Division of Cisco Systems, IncPage How to Use this Guide Copyright and TrademarksTable of Contents Back Panel Front PanelWhat’s in this Guide? IntroductionWelcome What’s in this Guide? Getting to Know the Phone Adapter Back Panel PortsPhone is being used or an incoming call has been detected Front PanelPhone Adapter’s LEDs are located on the front panel Connecting the Phone Adapter Instructions for Connecting the Phone AdapterOverview InternetConnect the Telephone Cable Placement Options Stand OptionRemove the plate from the Phone Adapter’s bottom panel Phone Adapter’s Interactive Voice Response MenuWall-Mount Option Measurement between Wall-Mount SlotsUsing the Interactive Voice Response Menu Using the Phone Adapter’s Interactive Voice Response MenuAccessing the Interactive Voice Response Menu Use this command to enter Response Menu Interactive Voice Response MenuNot press any other keys until you Key or hang up to exitHas been enabled or disabled. If 101 Enter 1 to enableEnter 0 to disable Check Dhcp 100Address using Static IP address When entering a Decimal pointSubnet Mask Mask using Network mask When entering a Decimal pointAddress Address using Static gateway IP address When entering a Decimal pointPhone Adapter Manual Reboot 732668 131 Enter the IPConfiguring the Settings for Your Internet Phone Service Appendix a Troubleshooting Common Problems and SolutionsAppendix a Troubleshooting Application Start and End Protocol IP Address Enable Internet phone 5060 toIP address Phone Adapter Internet phone 53 to IP address Phone Adapter Internet phone 69 toPhone Adapter with 2 Ports for Voice-over-IP Application Start and End Protocol IP Address Enable Phone Adapter with 2 Ports for Voice-over-IP Phone Adapter with 2 Ports for Voice-over-IP Application Start and End Protocol IP Address Enable Frequently Asked Questions Pick up the phone and dial as you normally wouldCan I make calls while I’m browsing the Internet? Network Neighborhood/My Network Places Appendix B Windows HelpShared Resources Appendix B Windows Help Appendix C Glossary Appendix C Glossary Phone Adapter with 2 Ports for Voice-over-IP Phone Adapter with 2 Ports for Voice-over-IP Phone Adapter with 2 Ports for Voice-over-IP Phone Adapter with 2 Ports for Voice-over-IP Appendix D Specifications Mm x 101 mm x 15 mm DimensionsStorage Humidity Appendix E Warranty Information Limited WarrantyAppendix E Warranty Information Appendix F Regulatory Information FCC StatementAppendix F Regulatory Information Appendix G Contact Information Appendix G Contact Information