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Appendix e Glossary

PPPoE (Point-To-Point Protocol over Ethernet)/

PPPoA (Point-To-Point Protocol over ATM)

Methods of secure data transmission.

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 DSL Gateway Table of Contents Glossary Firewall Security Level Services Troubleshooting ReferenceSpecifications Static IP Address on the ComputerPackage Contents Introduction1Minimum System Requirements Features Getting to Know the Gateway Internet Light Power LightDSL Light Ethernet LightsPhone Port Wireless LightUSB Light USB PortPower Switch Reset SwitchPower Port Other ProblemsWired/Wireless Upgrade Page Performing a Basic Setup Basic SetupTo configure the Gateway for basic operation Page Changing the User Name and Password Click Save and Restart in the Save and Restart screenClick Save and Restart at the bottom of the screen Setting Up Static IP Address Configuring for a Single Static IP AddressPage Setting Up Static IP Page Click Save and Restart at the bottom of the screen Configuring for a Block of Static IP Addresses Setting Up Static IP Page Dhcp Server Configuration screen, select Static from Click Save and Restart from the menu on the left sideClick Save and Restart at the bottom of the screen Configuring4 Advanced Settings Accessing Advanced SettingsWAN IP Address Transparent Bridging Obtain an IP Address through PPPoE or PPPoA PPP Auto ConnectEncapsulation PPPoA only Save & ApplySpecify a Static IP Address Wireless Settings Channel OffWEP WEP+802.1x WPA Wireless MAC Authentication Wireless Advanced SettingsDhcp Server DNS Dynamic or Static Dhcp Server ConfigurationBeginning IP Address, Ending IP Address DNS ServerServices Blocking Website Blocking Remote Management/TelnetPort Forwarding To remove forwarded ports, highlight them, then click RemoveDMZ Hosting Clicking Advanced brings up the Advanced Port Forward screenFirewall Dynamic RoutingNAT Network Address Translation Static RoutingIP QoS Setting Source Telnet Timeout Setting LAN IP AddressThis page left intentionally blank Accessing Status To access the Status screens, follow these instructionsViewing Gateway’s Status Current Status Viewing the Gateway’s Status WAN Status LAN Status Dhcp User ListPage Using Utilities Web Activity LogDSL Settings Restore Default Settings Upgrade FirmwareThis page left intentionally blank Troubleshooting LAN Connection FailureCannot Connect to the Internet CMD Time out error occurs when entering a URL or IP Address This page left intentionally blank Reference Locating Computer InformationLocating Windows Operating System Files Appendix a Reference Click Search Static IP Address On the Computer Windows 98 SEPage 192.168.0.2 Windows Me Appendix b Static IP on the Computer Do not include the periods they are automatically entered Windows Page Appendix b Static IP on the Computer Enter the following numbers in the IP Address text box Windows XP Page Appendix b Static IP on the Computer Enter the following address in the IP Address text box Comparing DSL Service with a Dial-Up Modem Computer SecurityModem Security Computer SecurityInternet Browsers Electronic Security This page left intentionally blank WAN PPP, DHCP, Static IP Specifications DGeneral Full-rate Adsl InterfacePower, DSL, Internet, Ethernet, USB, Wireless Wireless Operating RangeLED Indicators EnvironmentalAccess Point GlossaryPage Ssid This page left intentionally blank Firewall Security Level Services Medium Security Level Low Security Level Service Acronym Definitions 323 Real audio/videoIcmp 120Regulatory Compliance Notices ModificationsClass B Equipment Miscellaneous Legal Notices All other names are the property of their respective owners