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Belkin F506230-3 user manual Glossary of Wireless Networking Terms

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Glossary of Wireless Networking Terms

Access Point- An internetworking device that seamlessly connects wired and wireless networks.

Ad-Hoc - An Ad-Hoc wireless LAN is a group of computers each with LAN adapters, connected as an independent wireless LAN.

Backbone - The core infrastructure of a network. The portion of the network that transports information from one central location to another, where it is unloaded onto a local system.

Base Station - In mobile telecommunications, a base station is the central radio transmitter/receiver that maintains communications with the mobile radiotelephone sets within its range. In cellular and personal communications applications, each cell or micro-cell has its own base station; each base station in turn is interconnected with other cells or bases.

BSS - BSS stands for Basic Service Set. It is comprised of an Access Point and all the LAN PCs that are associated with it.

ESS - ESS (ESS-ID, SSID) stands for Extended Service Set. More than one BSS is configured to become an Extended Service Set. LAN mobile users can roam between different BSSes in an ESS (ESS-ID, SSID).

Ethernet - A popular local area data communications network, which accepts transmission from computers and terminals. Ethernet operates on a 10 or 100Mbps base band transmission rate, using a unshielded twisted pair cable.

Infrastructure - An integrated wireless and wired LAN is called an Infrastructure configuration.

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User Manual Belkin Wireless Cable/DSL Gateway RouterF5D6230-3 Table of Contents Integrated 10/100 3-Port Switch Integrated Wireless 802.11b Access PointIntroduction Wide Area Coverage at High SpeedsBuilt-in DHCP Server Difficult-to-wire environmentsMAC Address Filtering Frequently changing environmentsIntroduction Package ContentsSystem Requirements WAN Link Status Knowing your Belkin RouterFront Panel Knowing your Belkin Router Port Activity/Status LightsRear Panel Quick Set up-Setting up Your Belkin Wireless Cable/DSL Router Quick Set upQuick Set up-Configure your computers networking settings Quick Set up-Configure the Router to your ISP’s settings 3. The Router’s status page will appear Quick Set up-Configure the Router to your ISP’s settings6. The MAC Cloning/Entry screen will appear. If your ISP binds your connection to the MAC address of your network adapter, click “Clone MAC Address” or enter the MAC address here. Press Enter Quick Set up-Configure the Router to your ISP’s settingsStep Step 3a Step 3b Step General Setup Getting StartedDoes my Internet service provider use PPPoE? STEP 1 Obtain information about your Internet ServiceProvider ISP and your network Is my IP address Static or Dynamic?Does my connection have an assigned Host Name? Is my connection bound to a MAC address?STEP 1 Obtain information about your Internet Service Provider ISP and your networkSTEP 1 Obtain information about your Internet Service Setup WorksheetProvider ISP and your network If your IP address is static, you need the following informationProvider ISP and your network STEP 1 Obtain information about your Internet Service2. In Windows 95, 98 and Me, Click “Start” then click on “Run” 6. The IP configuration window will appear. Click on “More Info” STEP 1 Obtain information about your Internet ServiceProvider ISP and your network 2. In the “Command Window”, type “ipconfig /all” STEP 1 Obtain information about your Internet ServiceProvider ISP and your network 1. Click “Start” then “Run” in the Run dialog box, type “CMD”STEP 1 Obtain information about your Internet Service Write your IP Configuration settings hereDefault Gateway Provider ISP and your networkConnecting Wired Computers to the Router STEP 2 Connect your computers to RouterConnecting Wireless Computers to the Router Connect Your EquipmentSTEP 2 Connect your computers to Router 2. Connect a Belkin CAT5 Network Cable between each of your wired computers and the RouterSTEP 2 Connect your computers to Router STEP 3a Set up your computers for networking Configuring Your PCs Using Belkin NetSetup Win 98/Me STEP 3a Set up your computers for networking3. The following screen will appear STEP 3a Set up your computers for networking7. After entering the information in the three fields, click “Next”. The following screen will appear STEP 3a Set up your computers for networkingSTEP 3a Set up your computers for networking 2. Select “I am adding this computer to my network”. Click “Next” STEP 3a Set up your computers for networkingClick “Finish” 9. Now, please restart the computer STEP 3a Set up your computers for networkingConfiguring Network Settings for Windows STEP 3a Set up your computers for networking1. Right-click on “My Network Places” and select “Properties” 3. Right-click on “Local Area Connection” and select “Properties”Configuring Network Settings on your Mac STEP 3a Set up your computers for networkingSTEP 3a Set up your computers for networking Mac Continued4. Close the window. The following window will appear. Click “Save” 5. Restart the Computerto the Router STEP 3b Setting up wireless computers for connectionWindows to the Router STEP 3b Setting up wireless computers for connectionthe Router for connection to the Internet Step 4 Configuring your Belkin Wireless Cable/DSL RouterIf you use Internet Explorer 4.0 or higher the Router for connection to the Internet Step 4 Configuring your Belkin Wireless Cable/DSL RouterIf you use Netscape Navigator 4.0 or higher Accessing the Web Based Setup Utility Step 4 Configuring your Belkin Wireless Cable/DSL Routerthe Router for connection to the Internet 3. The Router login screen will appear Step 4 Configuring your Belkin Wireless Cable/DSL Router4. The Router’s initial setup page will appear the Router for connection to the InternetStep 4 Configuring your Belkin Wireless Cable/DSL Router Dynamic Setupthe Router for connection to the Internet Finishing Dynamic Setup Step 4 Configuring your Belkin Wireless Cable/DSL Routerthe Router for connection to the Internet Step 4 Configuring your Belkin Wireless Cable/DSL Router Static IP SetupConfiguring Your Router if your Provider uses Static IP Addressing the Router for connection to the InternetFinishing Static Address Setup Step 4 Configuring your Belkin Wireless Cable/DSL Routerthe Router for connection to the Internet the Router for connection to the Internet Step 4 Configuring your Belkin Wireless Cable/DSL RouterPPPoE the Router for connection to the Internet Step 4 Configuring your Belkin Wireless Cable/DSL Router2. The Control panel window will open. Double-click on “Add/Remove Programs” the Router for connection to the Internet Step 4 Configuring your Belkin Wireless Cable/DSL Router5. Select “PPPoE” and click “Select”. The following screen will appear Finishing PPPoE Setup Step 4 Configuring your Belkin Wireless Cable/DSL Routerthe Router for connection to the Internet Browse the InternetChannel and SSID Wireless ConfigurationChannel SSIDUsing WEP Encryption Wireless ConfigurationSetting Encryption MAC Address Cloning Other FeaturesMAC Filtering Other FeaturesConnection control Other Features Association control has no effect on wired clientsAssociation control Security Intrusion Detection On/OffDMZ Settings Other FeaturesVirtual Server Settings Special Application Settings Other FeaturesClient Filter Settings NAT Enable/Disable LAN DHCP SettingsChange Password Set Time ZoneRestore Defaults ResetUpdate Firmware Remote ManagementAd-Hoc Peer-to-Peer Network Wireless Networking Using 802.11bNotebook with Wireless Notebook Network Card Notebook Wireless Wireless Networking Using 802.11bNotebook Network Card PC with Wireless Desktop PCI Network Adapter Infrastructure ModeBasic Service Set BSS Wireless Networking Using 802.11bBasic Service Set BSS Notebook with Wireless Notebook Network CardRoaming Wireless Networking Using 802.11bBSS2 Glossary of Wireless Networking Terms RTS Threshold - Transmitters contending for the medium may not be aware of each other. RTS/CTS mechanism can solve this “Hidden Node Problem”. If the packet size is smaller than the preset RTS Threshold size, the RTS/CTS mechanism will NOT be enabled Glossary of Wireless Networking TermsGlossary of Wired Networking Terms NAT - Network Address Translation. This process allows all of the computers on your home network to use one IP address. Using the NAT capability of the Belkin 4-Port Cable/DSL Gateway Router, you can access the Internet from any computer on your home network without having to purchase more IP addresses from your ISP Glossary of Wired Networking Termsmask, and gateway address. Make Troubleshootingconfigured as PPPoE and fill these TroubleshootingMy connection type is PPPoE. 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