Appendix D Glossary | Linksys RT31P2 specification

Appendix D: Glossary

Broadband Router with 2 Phone Ports

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

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.

Browser - An application program that provides a way to look at and interact with all the information on the World Wide Web.

Buffer - A shared or assigned memory area that is used to support and coordinate different computing and networking activities so one isn't held up by the other.

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.

CSMA/CA (Carrier Sense Multiple Access/Collision Avoidance) - A method of data transfer that is used to prevent data collisions.

Daisy Chain - A method used to connect devices in a series, one after the other.

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Contents

Broadband Router Word definition How to Use this GuideCopyright and Trademarks Table of Contents Common Problems and Solutions Frequently Asked Questions Appendix a Troubleshooting Front Panel Back Panel 16 Security Tab VPN Passthrough Welcome Introduction What’s in this Guide? Introduction What’s in this Guide? Broadband Router with 2 Phone Ports Use of IP Addresses Networking BasicsAn Introduction to Local Area Networks Networking Basics Back Panel Getting to Know the Router Front Panel Proceed to Connecting the Router Broadband Router with 2 Phone Ports Overview Connecting the Router Connect a PC Connection Instructions Setup Configuring the Router Applications & Gaming SecurityVoice Status How to Access the Web-based UtilityAdministration Internet Setup Setup Tab Basic SetupInternet Connection Type Obtain an IP automatically PPPoE Static IP PPPoE RAS for SingTel Pptp Heart Beat Signal Heart Beat Signal Optional Settings Network SetupRouter IP Packet a unit of data sent over a network Network Address Server Settings Dhcp Time Setting Setup Tab Ddns TZO.com DynDNS.org MAC Clone Setup Tab MAC Address Clone Advanced Routing Setup Tab Advanced Routing 13 Routing Table Entry List Filter IP Address Range Security Tab FilterFilter Port Range Filter MAC Address 15 Filtered MAC Address Block WAN Requests VPN Passthrough Security Tab VPN Passthrough Applications & Gaming Tab Port Range Forwarding Voice TabPort Range Forwarding Port Range Triggered Range Applications & Gaming Tab Port TriggeringPort Triggering Forwarded Range Applications & Gaming Tab UPnP ForwardingUPnP Forwarding Configuring the Router Broadband Router with 2 Phone Ports DMZ Applications & Gaming Tab DMZ Application-based QoS Applications & Gaming Tab QoS Specific Port# fields Port-based QoS Voice QoS Router Password Administration Tab ManagementLocal Router Access Remote Router Access UPnP Backup and Restore Log Administration Tab Log Firmware the programming code that runs a networking device Administration Tab Factory DefaultsAdministration Tab Firmware Upgrade Information Status Tab VoiceLine1 Status Line2 Status 31 Status Tab Router Status Tab Router Local Network Status Tab Local Network Common Problems and Solutions Appendix a Troubleshooting Need to set a static IP address on a PC For Windows 98 and Millennium For Windows XP For Windows Want to test my Internet connection For Windows XP Configuring the Router for details Am not able to access the Router’s Web-based Utility Setup Need to set up a server behind my Router TCP Application Start and End Protocol IP Address Enabled Can’t get the Internet game, server, or application to work Broadband Router with 2 Phone Ports My DSL service’s PPPoE is always disconnecting To start over, I need to set the Router to factory defaultFor Microsoft Internet Explorer 5.0 or higher For Netscape 4.7 or higher Broadband Router with 2 Phone Ports Need to use port triggering How do I make a phone call? Frequently Asked QuestionsCan I make calls if my Internet connection is down? Can I make calls while I’m browsing the Internet? Does the Router support IPX or AppleTalk? Where is the Router installed on the network?Is IPSec Passthrough supported by the Router? How can I block corrupted FTP downloads? Broadband Router with 2 Phone Ports Will the Router function in a Macintosh environment? If all else fails in the installation, what can I do?What is DMZ Hosting? How many ports can be simultaneously forwarded? Is the Router cross-platform compatible?Which modems are compatible with the Router? How can I check whether I have static or Dhcp IP addresses? Windows 98 or Me Instructions Figure B-1 IP Configuration Screen For the Router’s Web-based Utility Windows 2000 or XP Instructions Network Neighborhood/My Network Places Appendix C Windows HelpShared Resources Appendix C Windows Help Appendix D Glossary Appendix D Glossary Broadband Router with 2 Phone Ports Packet a unit of data sent over a network Broadband Router with 2 Phone Ports Broadband Router with 2 Phone Ports Two Standard Phone Ports, One Power Port Appendix E Specifications Appendix E Specifications Limited Warranty Appendix F Warranty Information Appendix F Warranty Information FCC Statement Appendix G Regulatory Information Appendix G Regulatory Information Appendix H Contact Information Appendix H Contact Information