Appendix D Glossary | Linksys RT31P2 specs

Broadband Router with 2 Phone Ports

Database - A collection of data that is organized so that its contents can easily be accessed, managed, and updated.

DDNS (Dynamic Domain Name System) - Allows the hosting of a website, FTP server, or e-mail server with a fixed domain name (e.g., www.xyz.com) and a dynamic IP address.

Default Gateway - A device that forwards Internet traffic from your local area network.

DHCP (Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol) - A networking protocol that allows administrators to assign temporary IP addresses to network computers by “leasing” an IP address to a user for a limited amount of time, instead of assigning permanent IP addresses.

DMZ (Demilitarized Zone) - Removes the Router's firewall protection from one PC, allowing it to be “seen” from the Internet. DNS (Domain Name Server) - The IP address of your ISP's server, which translates the names of websites into IP addresses. Domain - A specific name for a network of computers.

Download - To receive a file transmitted over a network.

DSL (Digital Subscriber Line) - An always-on broadband connection over traditional phone lines.

DTIM (Delivery Traffic Indication Message) - A message included in data packets that can increase wireless efficiency. Dynamic IP Address - A temporary IP address assigned by a DHCP server.

Encryption - Encoding data transmitted in a network.

Ethernet - A networking protocol that specifies how data is placed on and retrieved from a common transmission medium. Finger - A program that tells you the name associated with an e-mail address.

Firewall - A set of related programs located at a network gateway server that protects the resources of a network from users from other networks.

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Broadband Router How to Use this Guide Copyright and TrademarksWord definition Table of Contents Appendix a Troubleshooting Common Problems and Solutions Frequently Asked Questions Back Panel Front Panel 16 Security Tab VPN Passthrough Introduction Welcome What’s in this Guide? Introduction What’s in this Guide? Broadband Router with 2 Phone Ports Networking Basics An Introduction to Local Area NetworksUse of IP Addresses Networking Basics Getting to Know the Router Back Panel Front Panel Proceed to Connecting the Router Broadband Router with 2 Phone Ports Connecting the Router Overview Connection Instructions Connect a PC Configuring the Router Setup Security VoiceApplications & Gaming How to Access the Web-based Utility AdministrationStatus Internet Connection Type Setup Tab Basic SetupInternet Setup Obtain an IP automatically Static IP PPPoE RAS for SingTel PPPoE Pptp Heart Beat Signal Heart Beat Signal Router IP Network SetupOptional Settings Packet a unit of data sent over a network Network Address Server Settings Dhcp Setup Tab Ddns Time Setting DynDNS.org TZO.com Setup Tab MAC Address Clone MAC Clone Setup Tab Advanced Routing Advanced Routing 13 Routing Table Entry List Filter Port Range Security Tab FilterFilter IP Address Range Filter MAC Address Block WAN Requests 15 Filtered MAC Address Security Tab VPN Passthrough VPN Passthrough Port Range Forwarding Voice TabApplications & Gaming Tab Port Range Forwarding Port Range Applications & Gaming Tab Port Triggering Port TriggeringTriggered Range Applications & Gaming Tab UPnP Forwarding UPnP ForwardingForwarded Range Configuring the Router Broadband Router with 2 Phone Ports Applications & Gaming Tab DMZ DMZ Applications & Gaming Tab QoS Application-based QoS Port-based QoS Specific Port# fields Voice QoS Local Router Access Administration Tab ManagementRouter Password Remote Router Access Backup and Restore UPnP Administration Tab Log Log Administration Tab Factory Defaults Administration Tab Firmware UpgradeFirmware the programming code that runs a networking device Line1 Status Status Tab VoiceInformation Line2 Status Status Tab Router 31 Status Tab Router Status Tab Local Network Local Network Appendix a Troubleshooting Common Problems and Solutions For Windows 98 and Millennium Need to set a static IP address on a PC For Windows For Windows XP 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 Application Start and End Protocol IP Address Enabled TCP Can’t get the Internet game, server, or application to work Broadband Router with 2 Phone Ports For Microsoft Internet Explorer 5.0 or higher To start over, I need to set the Router to factory defaultMy DSL service’s PPPoE is always disconnecting For Netscape 4.7 or higher Broadband Router with 2 Phone Ports Need to use port triggering Can I make calls if my Internet connection is down? Frequently Asked QuestionsHow do I make a phone call? Can I make calls while I’m browsing the Internet? Where is the Router installed on the network? Is IPSec Passthrough supported by the Router?Does the Router support IPX or AppleTalk? How can I block corrupted FTP downloads? Broadband Router with 2 Phone Ports If all else fails in the installation, what can I do? What is DMZ Hosting?Will the Router function in a Macintosh environment? Which modems are compatible with the Router? Is the Router cross-platform compatible?How many ports can be simultaneously forwarded? How can I check whether I have static or Dhcp IP addresses? Figure B-1 IP Configuration Screen Windows 98 or Me Instructions Windows 2000 or XP Instructions For the Router’s Web-based Utility Appendix C Windows Help Shared ResourcesNetwork Neighborhood/My Network Places 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 Appendix E Specifications Two Standard Phone Ports, One Power Port Appendix E Specifications Appendix F Warranty Information Limited Warranty Appendix F Warranty Information Appendix G Regulatory Information FCC Statement Appendix G Regulatory Information Appendix H Contact Information Appendix H Contact Information