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Appendix E: Glossary

Wireless-G Broadband Router with 2 Phone Ports

802.11b - A wireless networking standard that specifies a maximum data transfer rate of 11Mbps and an operating frequency of 2.4GHz.

802.11g - A wireless networking standard that specifies a maximum data transfer rate of 54Mbps, an operating frequency of 2.4GHz, and backward compatibility with 802.11b devices.

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.

Adapter - A device that adds network functionality to your PC.

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

AES (Advanced Encryption Standard) - A security method that uses symmetric 128-bit block data encryption. Backbone - The part of a network that connects most of the systems and networks together, and handles the most data. Bandwidth - The transmission capacity of a given device or network.

Beacon Interval - Data transmitted on your wireless network that keeps the network synchronized. Bit - A binary digit.

Boot - To start a device and cause it to start executing instructions.

Bridge - A device that connects different networks.

Broadband - An always-on, fast Internet connection.

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VoI P Wireless- GInstallation and Troubleshooting Guide Broadband Router with 2 Phone Portsword definition How to Use this GuideWireless-G Broadband Router with 2 Phone Ports Copyright and TrademarksChapter 5 Configuring the Router Table of ContentsChapter 2 Planning Your Wireless Network Chapter 4 Connecting the RouterAppendix E Glossary Appendix F SpecificationsAppendix G Warranty Information Appendix D Windows HelpList of Figures Figure 5-32 Administration Tab - Log Chapter 1 Introduction Chapter 1 IntroductionWelcome Wireless-G Broadband Router with 2 Phone PortsChapter 5 Configuring the Router What’s in this Guide?Wireless-G Broadband Router with 2 Phone Ports Chapter 4 Connecting the RouterYou also have other chapters available for reference Wireless-G Broadband Router with 2 Phone PortsChapter 1 Introduction Wireless-G Broadband Router with 2 Phone PortsAppendix H Regulatory Information Appendix I Contact InformationWireless-G Broadband Router with 2 Phone Ports Chapter 2 Planning Your Wireless NetworkNetwork Topology Ad-Hoc versus Infrastructure ModeNetwork Layout Network LayoutWireless-G Broadband Router with 2 Phone Ports Chapter 2 Planning Your Wireless NetworkThe Back Panel Wireless-G Broadband Router with 2 Phone Ports The Front PanelChapter 3 Getting to Know the Router Proceed to “Chapter 4 Connecting the Router.”Wireless-G Broadband Router with 2 Phone Ports InternetThe Front Panel Wireless-G Broadband Router with 2 Phone PortsChapter 3 Getting to Know the Router Chapter 4 Connecting the Router Chapter 4 Connecting the RouterOverview Wireless-G Broadband Router with 2 Phone PortsWireless-G Broadband Router with 2 Phone Ports Connection InstructionsOverview Chapter 5 Configuring the RouterWireless-G Broadband Router with 2 Phone Ports Security SetupWireless Wireless-G Broadband Router with 2 Phone PortsApplications & Gaming AdministrationWireless-G Broadband Router with 2 Phone Ports VoiceStatus How to Access the Web-based UtilityWireless-G Broadband Router with 2 Phone Ports Wireless-G Broadband Router with 2 Phone Ports The Setup Tab - Basic SetupInternet Setup PPPoE Wireless-G Broadband Router with 2 Phone PortsStatic IP RAS for SingTel Wireless-G Broadband Router with 2 Phone PortsPPTP Wireless-G Broadband Router with 2 Phone PortsChapter 5 Configuring the Router The Setup Tab - Basic Setup Wireless-G Broadband Router with 2 Phone Ports Heart Beat SignalRouter IP Network SetupOptional Settings Wireless-G Broadband Router with 2 Phone PortsSubnet Mask. The default value is Network Address Server Settings DHCPWireless-G Broadband Router with 2 Phone Ports Local IP Address. The default value isWireless-G Broadband Router with 2 Phone Ports The Setup Tab - DDNSTime Setting TZO.com Wireless-G Broadband Router with 2 Phone PortsDDNS DynDNS.orgMAC Clone The Setup Tab - MAC Address CloneWireless-G Broadband Router with 2 Phone Ports Wireless-G Broadband Router with 2 Phone Ports The Setup Tab - Advanced RoutingChapter 5 Configuring the Router The Setup Tab - Advanced Routing Wireless-G Broadband Router with 2 Phone PortsWireless-G Broadband Router with 2 Phone Ports The Wireless Tab - Basic Wireless SettingsChapter 5 Configuring the Router The Wireless Tab - Wireless SecurityWireless-G Broadband Router with 2 Phone Ports Figure 5-15 Wireless Tab - Wireless Security WPA Pre-Shared KeyThe Wireless Tab - Wireless Security Wireless-G Broadband Router with 2 Phone PortsChapter 5 Configuring the Router Wireless-G Broadband Router with 2 Phone Ports The Wireless Tab - Wireless Network AccessChapter 5 Configuring the Router The Wireless Tab - Advanced Wireless SettingsWireless-G Broadband Router with 2 Phone Ports Figure 5-20 Advanced Wireless SettingsWireless-G Broadband Router with 2 Phone Ports Filter IP Address Range The Security Tab - FilterWireless-G Broadband Router with 2 Phone Ports Chapter 5 Configuring the RouterBlock WAN Requests Wireless-G Broadband Router with 2 Phone PortsVPN Passthrough The Security Tab - VPN PassthroughWireless-G Broadband Router with 2 Phone Ports Port Range Forwarding The Voice TabThe Applications & Gaming Tab - Port Range Forwarding Wireless-G Broadband Router with 2 Phone PortsFigure 5-26 Applications & Gaming Tab Port Triggering ip internet protocol a protocol used to send data over a networkUPnP Forwarding The Applications & Gaming Tab - UPnP ForwardingWireless-G Broadband Router with 2 Phone Ports FTP File Transfer Protocol. A protocol used to transfer files over a TCP/IP network Internet, UNIX, etc.. For example, after developing the HTML pages for a website on a local machine, they are typically uploaded to the web server using FTP Wireless-G Broadband Router with 2 Phone PortsSNMP Simple Network Management Protocol. A widely used network monitoring and control protocol. Data is passed from SNMP agents, which are hardware and/or software processes reporting activity in each network device hub, router, bridge, etc. to the workstation console used to oversee the network. The agents return information contained in a MIB Management Information Base, which is a data structure that defines what is obtainable from the device and what can be controlled turned off, on, etc Wireless-G Broadband Router with 2 Phone PortsWireless-G Broadband Router with 2 Phone Ports The Applications & Gaming Tab - DMZApplication-based QoS The Applications & Gaming Tab - QoSWireless-G Broadband Router with 2 Phone Ports Specific Port# fields Wireless-G Broadband Router with 2 Phone PortsPort-based QoS Voice QoS Wireless-G Broadband Router with 2 Phone PortsWireless-G Broadband Router with 2 Phone Ports The Administration Tab - ManagementRouter Password UPnP Backup and RestoreWireless-G Broadband Router with 2 Phone Ports Wireless-G Broadband Router with 2 Phone Ports The Administration Tab - Logruns a networking device The Administration Tab - Factory DefaultsThe Administration Tab - Firmware Upgrade Wireless-G Broadband Router with 2 Phone PortsLine1 Status The Status Tab - VoiceWireless-G Broadband Router with 2 Phone Ports InformationWireless-G Broadband Router with 2 Phone Ports The Status Tab - RouterLocal Network The Status Tab - Local NetworkWireless-G Broadband Router with 2 Phone Ports Wireless-G Broadband Router with 2 Phone Ports The Status Tab - WirelessWireless Wireless-G Broadband Router with 2 Phone Ports Appendix A TroubleshootingCommon Problems and Solutions 3. I need to set a static IP address on a PC Wireless-G Broadband Router with 2 Phone PortsFor Windows 98 and Millennium For Windows XP Wireless-G Broadband Router with 2 Phone PortsFor Windows 4. I want to test my Internet connection Wireless-G Broadband Router with 2 Phone PortsA. Click Start and Control Panel 3. In the Components checked are used by this connection box, highlight Internet Protocol TCP/IP, and click the Properties button. Make sure that Obtain an IP address automatically and Obtain DNS server address automatically are selected Wireless-G Broadband Router with 2 Phone PortsIf you get a reply, the computer is communicating with the Router Wireless-G Broadband Router with 2 Phone Ports6. I am not able to access the Router’s Web-based Utility Setup page Wireless-G Broadband Router with 2 Phone PortsB. Enter any name you want to use for the Application Wireless-G Broadband Router with 2 Phone Ports8. I need to set up a server behind my Router Start and End EnabledWireless-G Broadband Router with 2 Phone Ports Application10. I can’t get the Internet game, server, or application to work Wireless-G Broadband Router with 2 Phone PortsD. Enter the Ethernet adapter’s IP address of the computer you want exposed to the Internet. This will bypass the NAT security for that computer. Please refer to “Appendix C Finding the MAC Address and IP Address for Your Ethernet Adapter” for details on getting an IP address Wireless-G Broadband Router with 2 Phone PortsFor Microsoft Internet Explorer 5.0 or higher Wireless-G Broadband Router with 2 Phone Ports13. To start over, I need to set the Router to factory default 14. My DSL service’s PPPoE is always disconnectingWireless-G Broadband Router with 2 Phone Ports 16. I need to use port triggering Wireless-G Broadband Router with 2 Phone Ports 1362Can I make calls if my Internet connection is down? Frequently Asked QuestionsWireless-G Broadband Router with 2 Phone Ports How do I make a phone call?Is IPSec Passthrough supported by the Router? Wireless-G Broadband Router with 2 Phone PortsWhere is the Router installed on the network? What is Network Address Translation and what is it used for?How can I block corrupted FTP downloads? Wireless-G Broadband Router with 2 Phone PortsHow do I get Half-Life Team Fortress to work with the Router? Frequently Asked Questions Wireless-G Broadband Router with 2 Phone PortsAppendix A Troubleshooting What is DMZ Hosting? Wireless-G Broadband Router with 2 Phone PortsIf all else fails in the installation, what can I do? Reset the Router by holding down the Reset button for approximately five seconds. Reset your cable or DSL modem by powering the unit off and then on. Contact your Internet phone service provider for assistance. Refer to “Appendix H Contact Information” for contact informationIs the Router cross-platform compatible? Wireless-G Broadband Router with 2 Phone PortsWhat is the maximum number of VPN sessions allowed by the Router? Does the Router pass PPTP packets or actively route PPTP sessions?What IEEE 802.11b features are supported? Wireless-G Broadband Router with 2 Phone PortsWhat is the IEEE 802.11b standard? What is the IEEE 802.11g standard?What is roaming? What is ad-hoc mode?What is infrastructure mode? Appendix A Troubleshooting Wireless-G Broadband Router with 2 Phone PortsWhat is ISM band? What is Spread Spectrum?What is WPA? Wireless-G Broadband Router with 2 Phone PortsWhat is DSSS? What is FHSS? And what are their differences? What is WEP?How many channels/frequencies are available with the Router? Wireless-G Broadband Router with 2 Phone PortsHow do I resolve issues with signal loss? I have excellent signal strength, but I cannot see my networkFrequently Asked Questions Wireless-G Broadband Router with 2 Phone PortsAppendix A Troubleshooting Wireless-G Broadband Router with 2 Phone Ports Appendix B Wireless SecuritySecurity Precautions Wireless-G Broadband Router with 2 Phone Ports Security Threats Facing Wireless NetworksThere are several ways that WEP can be maximized Wireless-G Broadband Router with 2 Phone PortsWPA RADIUS. WPA used in coordination with a RADIUS server. This should only be used when a RADIUS server is connected to the Router or other device. First, select the type of WPA algorithm, TKIP or AES. Enter the RADIUS server’s IP Address and port number, along with a key shared between the device and the server. Last, enter a Group Key Renewal period, which instructs the device how often it should change the encryption keys Wireless-G Broadband Router with 2 Phone PortsAppendixCFindingtheMACAddressandIPAddressforYour Ethernet Adapter Windows 98 or Me InstructionsWireless-G Broadband Router with 2 Phone Ports Wireless-G Broadband Router with 2 Phone Ports Windows 2000 or XP InstructionsFor the Router’s Web-based Utility Shared Resources Appendix D Windows HelpWireless-G Broadband Router with 2 Phone Ports TCP/IPAppendix D Windows Help Wireless-G Broadband Router with 2 Phone PortsAppendix E Glossary Appendix E GlossaryWireless-G Broadband Router with 2 Phone Ports Byte - A unit of data that is usually eight bits long Wireless-G Broadband Router with 2 Phone PortsAppendix E Glossary Wireless-G Broadband Router with 2 Phone PortsDynamic IP Address - A temporary IP address assigned by a DHCP server IP Internet Protocol - A protocol used to send data over a network Wireless-G Broadband Router with 2 Phone PortsAppendix E Glossary Wireless-G Broadband Router with 2 Phone PortsMulticasting - Sending data to a group of destinations at once Router - A networking device that connects multiple networks together Wireless-G Broadband Router with 2 Phone PortsAppendix E Glossary Wireless-G Broadband Router with 2 Phone PortsSSID Service Set IDentifier - Your wireless networks name Upload - To transmit a file over a network Wireless-G Broadband Router with 2 Phone PortsAppendix F Specifications Dimensions Wireless-G Broadband Router with 2 Phone Ports Appendix G Warranty InformationAppendix G Warranty Information Wireless-G Broadband Router with 2 Phone PortsWireless-G Broadband Router with 2 Phone Ports Appendix H Regulatory InformationIndustry Canada Canada Wireless-G Broadband Router with 2 Phone PortsAppendix I Contact Information Appendix I Contact Information Wireless-G Broadband Router with 2 Phone Ports