Cisco Systems WIP300 manual Appendix B Glossary

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Appendix B: Glossary

This glossary contains some basic networking terms you may come across when using this product. For more advanced terms, see the complete Linksys glossary at http://www.linksys.com/glossary.

Access Point - A device that allows wireless-equipped computers and other devices to communicate with a wired network. Also used to expand the range of a wireless network.

Ad-hoc - A group of wireless devices communicating directly with each other (peer-to-peer) without the use of an access point.

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.

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.

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.

Default Gateway - A device that forwards Internet traffic from your local area network.

DHCP (Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol) - A networking protocol that allows administrators to assign temporary IP addresses to network computers by “leasing” an IP address to a user for a limited amount of time, instead of assigning permanent IP addresses.

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Contents Wireless- G Page Copyright and Trademarks Table of Contents Appendix a Troubleshooting Wireless-G IP Phone List of Figures Bottom Panel15 Forwarding 67 Enter Register Proxy IP Introduction WelcomeWhat’s in This User Guide? Introduction What’s in This User Guide? Wireless-G IP Phone Getting to Know the Wireless-G IP Phone Bottom PanelFront Panel Navigation ButtonSide Panel Back Panel Installing and Using the Wireless-G IP Phone OverviewCharging the IP Phone’s Battery Setting up the Wireless-G IP Phone Wireless-G IP Phone Wireless-G IP Phone Wireless-G IP Phone Wireless-G IP Phone Wireless-G IP Phone Wireless-G IP Phone Wireless-G IP Phone Wireless-G IP Phone Wireless-G IP Phone Wireless-G IP Phone Using the Wireless-G IP Phone Configuring the Wireless-G IP Phone Wireless-G IP Phone Home ScreenMain Menu PhonebookCall Log Configuring Your Account MailUsing the E-mail Client Option Description Write NewSpeed Dial Option Description DraftProfile Network ProfileSettings Following options Editing a Network ProfileSIP Account Configuring the Wireless-G IP Phone SIP Account Profile Password RoamingSecure Setup SettingsLanguage Alarm Clock ClockCall Settings CSpeed DialSound Settings Display SettingsKeypad Tools IP Statistics Allows you to view network packets statisticsUsing the Web-based Utility How to Access the Web-based UtilityStatus Using the Web-based Utility Phonebook E-mail screen Using the Web-based Utility Network Profile SIP Using the Web-based Utility Settings Sound Settings Display Settings Software Software InformationBootcode Bootcode InformationPassword RebootAppendix a Troubleshooting Common Problems and SolutionsApplication Start and End Protocol IP Address Enable Wireless-G IP Phone Wireless-G IP Phone Power LED does not light up Frequently Asked Questions Can I receive calls while my network is down?Appendix B Glossary Appendix B Glossary Wireless-G IP Phone Wireless-G IP Phone Appendix C Specifications TCP/IPStorage Humidity 10% to 95% Non-Condensing Appendix D Warranty Information Limited WarrantyAppendix D Warranty Information Appendix E Regulatory Information FCC StatementAppendix E Regulatory Information Wireless-G IP Phone Wireless-G IP Phone Wireless-G IP Phone Wireless-G IP Phone Wireless-G IP Phone Wireless-G IP Phone Wireless-G IP Phone Wireless-G IP Phone Wireless-G IP Phone Wireless-G IP Phone Wireless-G IP Phone Wireless-G IP Phone Appendix F Contact Information Appendix F Contact Information