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Belkin F506230-3 user manual Glossary of Wireless Networking Terms

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Glossary of Wireless Networking Terms

Roaming - A wireless LAN mobile user moves around an ESS and maintains a continuous connection to the Infrastructure network.

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.

WEP - Wired Equivalent Privacy is based on the use of 64-bit or 28-bit keys and the popular RC4 encryption algorithm. Wireless devices without a valid WEP key will be excluded from network traffic.

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Belkin F506230-3 user manual Glossary of Wireless Networking Terms

Contents

F5D6230-3 Belkin Wireless Cable/DSL Gateway RouterUser Manual Table of Contents Introduction Integrated Wireless 802.11b Access PointIntegrated 10/100 3-Port Switch Wide Area Coverage at High SpeedsMAC Address Filtering Difficult-to-wire environmentsBuilt-in DHCP Server Frequently changing environmentsSystem Requirements Package ContentsIntroduction Front Panel Knowing your Belkin RouterWAN Link Status Rear Panel Port Activity/Status LightsKnowing your Belkin Router Quick Set up Quick Set up-Setting up Your Belkin Wireless Cable/DSL RouterQuick Set up-Configure your computers networking settings Quick Set up-Configure the Router to your ISP’s settings Quick Set up-Configure the Router to your ISP’s settings 3. The Router’s status page will appearQuick Set up-Configure the Router to your ISP’s settings 6. 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 EnterGeneral Setup Getting Started Step Step 3a Step 3b StepProvider ISP and your network STEP 1 Obtain information about your Internet ServiceDoes my Internet service provider use PPPoE? Is my IP address Static or Dynamic?STEP 1 Obtain information about your Internet Service Is my connection bound to a MAC address?Does my connection have an assigned Host Name? Provider ISP and your networkProvider ISP and your network Setup WorksheetSTEP 1 Obtain information about your Internet Service If your IP address is static, you need the following information2. In Windows 95, 98 and Me, Click “Start” then click on “Run” STEP 1 Obtain information about your Internet ServiceProvider ISP and your network Provider ISP and your network STEP 1 Obtain information about your Internet Service6. The IP configuration window will appear. Click on “More Info” Provider ISP and your network STEP 1 Obtain information about your Internet Service2. In the “Command Window”, type “ipconfig /all” 1. Click “Start” then “Run” in the Run dialog box, type “CMD”Default Gateway Write your IP Configuration settings hereSTEP 1 Obtain information about your Internet Service Provider ISP and your networkConnecting Wireless Computers to the Router STEP 2 Connect your computers to RouterConnecting Wired Computers to the Router Connect Your Equipment2. Connect a Belkin CAT5 Network Cable between each of your wired computers and the Router STEP 2 Connect your computers to RouterSTEP 2 Connect your computers to Router STEP 3a Set up your computers for networking STEP 3a Set up your computers for networking Configuring Your PCs Using Belkin NetSetup Win 98/MeSTEP 3a Set up your computers for networking 3. The following screen will appearSTEP 3a Set up your computers for networking 7. After entering the information in the three fields, click “Next”. The following screen will appearSTEP 3a Set up your computers for networking STEP 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 networking Click “Finish” 9. Now, please restart the computer1. Right-click on “My Network Places” and select “Properties” STEP 3a Set up your computers for networkingConfiguring Network Settings for Windows 3. Right-click on “Local Area Connection” and select “Properties”STEP 3a Set up your computers for networking Configuring Network Settings on your Mac4. Close the window. The following window will appear. Click “Save” Mac ContinuedSTEP 3a Set up your computers for networking 5. Restart the ComputerWindows STEP 3b Setting up wireless computers for connectionto the Router STEP 3b Setting up wireless computers for connection to the RouterIf you use Internet Explorer 4.0 or higher Step 4 Configuring your Belkin Wireless Cable/DSL Routerthe Router for connection to the Internet If you use Netscape Navigator 4.0 or higher 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 RouterAccessing the Web Based Setup Utility 4. The Router’s initial setup page will appear Step 4 Configuring your Belkin Wireless Cable/DSL Router3. The Router login screen will appear the Router for connection to the Internetthe Router for connection to the Internet Dynamic SetupStep 4 Configuring your Belkin Wireless Cable/DSL Router the Router for connection to the Internet Step 4 Configuring your Belkin Wireless Cable/DSL RouterFinishing Dynamic Setup Configuring Your Router if your Provider uses Static IP Addressing Static IP SetupStep 4 Configuring your Belkin Wireless Cable/DSL Router the Router for connection to the Internetthe Router for connection to the Internet Step 4 Configuring your Belkin Wireless Cable/DSL RouterFinishing Static Address Setup PPPoE Step 4 Configuring your Belkin Wireless Cable/DSL Routerthe Router for connection to the Internet 2. The Control panel window will open. Double-click on “Add/Remove Programs” Step 4 Configuring your Belkin Wireless Cable/DSL Routerthe Router for connection to the Internet 5. Select “PPPoE” and click “Select”. The following screen will appear 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 RouterFinishing PPPoE Setup Browse the InternetChannel Wireless ConfigurationChannel and SSID SSIDSetting Encryption Wireless ConfigurationUsing WEP Encryption Other Features MAC Address CloningConnection control Other FeaturesMAC Filtering Association control Association control has no effect on wired clientsOther Features Security Intrusion Detection On/OffVirtual Server Settings Other FeaturesDMZ Settings Client Filter Settings Other FeaturesSpecial Application Settings Change Password LAN DHCP SettingsNAT Enable/Disable Set Time ZoneUpdate Firmware ResetRestore Defaults Remote ManagementWireless Networking Using 802.11b Ad-Hoc Peer-to-Peer NetworkNotebook Network Card PC with Wireless Desktop PCI Network Adapter Wireless Networking Using 802.11bNotebook with Wireless Notebook Network Card Notebook Wireless Infrastructure ModeBasic Service Set BSS Wireless Networking Using 802.11bBasic Service Set BSS Notebook with Wireless Notebook Network CardBSS2 Wireless Networking Using 802.11bRoaming Glossary of Wireless Networking Terms 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 enabledGlossary of Wired Networking Terms Glossary 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 ISPTroubleshooting mask, and gateway address. MakeTroubleshooting configured as PPPoE and fill theseTroubleshooting My connection type is PPPoE. 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