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Actiontec electronic GT701 Basic Security Level, Service Acronym Definitions

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Appendix F Firewall Security

Basic Security Level

NAT (Network Address Translation) only.

Service Acronym Definitions

http

HyperText Transfer Protocol. This protocol delivers information over the

Internet, and is used when a computer connects to a Web site via an Internet

browser.

dns

Domain Name System. A data query system used to translate host names into

Internet addresses (i.e., www.somewebsite.com translates to 888.999.000.111).

ftp

File Transfer Protocol. A protocol used to transfer files over the Internet.

telnet

An Internet communications protocol enabling one computer to function as a

terminal working from another (remote) computer.

smtp

Simple Mail Transfer Protocol. A protocol used to transfer e-mail between

computers over the Internet. Can be used to send and receive e-mail.

pop3

Post Office Protocol 3. Another protocol used to transfer e-mail between

computers. Usually employs a pop3 server, and is used to receive e-mail only.

nntp

Network News Transfer Protocol. A protocol used to distribute and retrieve

news articles over the Internet.

Contents

Main Table of Contents 1 Introduction 1 2 Setting Up the Modem 7 3 Performing a Basic S etup 29 4 Using Advanced Setup 33 Page Introduction Package Contents Minimum System Requirements Features Getting to Know the Modem DSL Modem Page Page N Setting Up the Modem Note: The following procedures are for US installations. If you Connecting a Computer to the Modem Note: For more details regarding these settings, see Appendix H Page Page Page Note: An Ethernet port looks similar to a phone jack, but is Page Page Note: For more details regarding these settings, see Appendix H Page Page Page Page Page Installing Phone Filters M Caution: Do not unplug the gray or black DSL cable from the M Caution: Do not plug a phone filter in the phone jack in which Page Page Setting Up the DSL Connection Page Page Performing a Basic Setup Basic Setup Page Page Changing the Admin User Name and Password # Using Advanced Setup 4 Accessing Advanced Setup WAN IP Address Page Page Page Page LAN IP Address DHCP Server Page Services Blocking Website Blocking Remote Management Port Forwarding Page DMZ Hosting M Firewall Dynamic Routing NAT (Network Address Translation) Page Viewing the Modems Settings Status Page Page Page Using Utilities Web Activity Log DSL Settings Restore Default Settings N Upgrade Firmware Page Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Frequently Asked Questions Page Page Page Page Reference A Locating Computer Information Locating Windows Operating System Files Page Page Setting Up Static IP on the Computer B Windows 98 SE Page Page Windows Me Page Page Windows 2000 Page Page Page Windows XP Page Page Page Computer Security C Comparing DSL Service with a Dial-Up Modem Modem Security Computer Security Electronic Security Page Specifications D General LED Indicators Environmental Glossary E Page Page Page Firewall Security Level Services Table F High Security Level Medium Security Level Low Security Level Basic Security Level Service Acronym Definitions Page G Page Page Page Installation Buddy Settings H Page Notices Regulatory Compliance Notices Modifications Miscellaneous Legal Notices Limited Warranty Page Page Page Index