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DMZ (Demilitarized Zone) - Removes the Router's firewall protection from one PC, allowing it to be “seen” from the Internet.

DNS (Domain Name Server) - The IP address of your ISP's server, which translates the names of websites into IP addresses.

Domain - A specific name for a network of computers.

Download - To receive a file transmitted over a network.

DSL (Digital Subscriber Line) - An always-on broadband connection over traditional phone lines. Dynamic IP Address - A temporary IP address assigned by a DHCP server.

EAP (Extensible Authentication Protocol) - A general authentication protocol used to control network access. Many specific authentication methods work within this framework.

Encryption - Encoding data transmitted in a network.

Ethernet - IEEE standard network protocol that specifies how data is placed on and retrieved from a common transmission medium.

Firewall - A set of related programs located at a network gateway server that protects the resources of a network from users from other networks.

Firmware - The programming code that runs a networking device.

FTP (File Transfer Protocol) - A protocol used to transfer files over a TCP/IP network.

Full Duplex - The ability of a networking device to receive and transmit data simultaneously.

Gateway - A device that interconnects networks with different, incompatible communications protocols.

Half Duplex - Data transmission that can occur in two directions over a single line, but only one direction at a time.

HTTP (HyperText Transport Protocol) - The communications protocol used to connect to servers on the World Wide Web.

Infrastructure - A wireless network that is bridged to a wired network via an access point. IP (Internet Protocol) - A protocol used to send data over a network.

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Contents User Guide Copyright and Trademarks How to Use this User GuideTable of Contents Frequently Asked Questions Appendix a TroubleshootingAppendix B Wireless Security List of Figures Example of a Simple Wireless Network20 Security Monitor Basic Settings Welcome IntroductionWhat’s in this User Guide? Introduction What’s in this User Guide? Roaming Planning Your Wireless NetworkNetwork Topology Network Layout Example of a simple wireless network LEDs Getting to Know the Wireless-G Access PointPorts Access Point’s port are located on the back of the deviceAntennas and Positions Desktop Placement and Antenna SetupConnection Connecting the Wireless-G Access PointOverview Wall-Mount Option Placement OptionsStand Option Accessing the Utility Setting Up the Wireless-G Access PointNavigating the Utility SetupWireless Security Monitor AP ModeAdministration Status Network Setup Configuring the Wireless-G Access PointSetup Basic Setup Tab Basic SetupTime Setup Time TabBasic Settings Wireless Basic Wireless Settings TabWireless Security Wireless Wireless Security TabWPA2-Personal WPA-Personal aka WPA-PSKWPA-Enterprise WPA2-Personal MixedWPA2-Enterprise Mixed WPA2-EnterpriseRadius DisableConnection Control Wireless Wireless Connection Control TabWireless Connection Control Wireless Client ListAdvanced Settings Wireless Advanced Wireless Settings TabVlan Wireless Vlan & QoS TabQoS MAC Address AP Mode Tab18 Wireless Repeater Mode 19 Wireless Bridge Mode Security Monitor Accounts Security Monitor Basic Settings TabWireless Security Monitor Mail Notification Security Monitor Event Log TabSyslog Notification Management Administration Management TabWeb Access Local AP PasswordIdentification SnmpNotification Queue Length Administration Log TabLog Email AlertFirmware Upgrade Administration Factory Default TabAdministration Firmware Upgrade Tab Factory DefaultConfig Management Administration Reboot TabAdministration Config Management Tab RebootLocal Network Status Local Network TabInformation Wireless Network Status Wireless TabSystem Performance WiredWireless Status System Performance TabPage Frequently Asked Questions Appendix a TroubleshootingWhat Ieee 802.11g features are supported? What is the ISM band? Does the Access Point function as a firewall? Security Threats Facing Wireless Networks Appendix B Wireless SecuritySecurity Precautions Appendix B Wireless Security Page Appendix C Upgrading Firmware Network Neighborhood/My Network Places Appendix D Windows HelpShared Resources Appendix E Glossary Appendix E Glossary Appendix E Glossary Appendix E Glossary Appendix E Glossary 802.11F Wireless Roaming Appendix F SpecificationsSecurity Dhcp Client11g 14 dBm 11.g 54Mbps@ -72dBm, 11.b 11Mbps@ -85dBMCertification Wireless Security MonitorSuspicious network events Limited Warranty Appendix G Warranty InformationAppendix H Regulatory Information Appendix H Regulatory Information Appendix H Regulatory Information Appendix H Regulatory Information Appendix H Regulatory Information Appendix H Regulatory Information Appendix H Regulatory Information Information section in this Guide Appendix I Contact InformationNeed to contact Linksys?