Appendix E Glossary | Linksys WAP200RF guide

Wireless-G Access Point with Power Over Ethernet and Rangebooster

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. Dynamic IP Address - A temporary IP address assigned by a DHCP server.

EAP (Extensible Authentication Protocol) - A general authentication protocol used to control network access. Many specific authentication methods work within this framework.

Encryption - Encoding data transmitted in a network.

Ethernet - IEEE standard network protocol that specifies how data is placed on and retrieved from a common transmission medium.

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

Firmware - The programming code that runs a networking device.

FTP (File Transfer Protocol) - A protocol used to transfer files over a TCP/IP network.

Full Duplex - The ability of a networking device to receive and transmit data simultaneously.

Gateway - A device that interconnects networks with different, incompatible communications protocols.

Half Duplex - Data transmission that can occur in two directions over a single line, but only one direction at a time.

HTTP (HyperText Transport Protocol) - The communications protocol used to connect to servers on the World Wide Web.

Infrastructure - A wireless network that is bridged to a wired network via an access point. IP (Internet Protocol) - A protocol used to send data over a network.

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Contents

User Guide Copyright and Trademarks How to Use this User Guide Table of Contents Frequently Asked Questions Appendix a TroubleshootingAppendix B Wireless Security List of Figures Example of a Simple Wireless Network 20 Security Monitor Basic Settings Welcome Introduction What’s in this User Guide? Introduction What’s in this User Guide? Roaming Planning Your Wireless NetworkNetwork Topology Network Layout Example of a simple wireless network LEDs Getting to Know the Wireless-G Access Point Ports Access Point’s port are located on the back of the device Antennas and Positions Desktop Placement and Antenna Setup Connection Connecting the Wireless-G Access PointOverview Wall-Mount Option Placement OptionsStand Option Accessing the Utility Setting Up the Wireless-G Access Point Navigating the Utility SetupWireless Security Monitor AP ModeAdministration Status Network Setup Configuring the Wireless-G Access PointSetup Basic Setup Tab Basic Setup Time Setup Time Tab Basic Settings Wireless Basic Wireless Settings Tab Wireless Security Wireless Wireless Security Tab WPA2-Personal WPA-Personal aka WPA-PSK WPA-Enterprise WPA2-Personal Mixed WPA2-Enterprise Mixed WPA2-Enterprise Radius Disable Connection Control Wireless Wireless Connection Control TabWireless Connection Control Wireless Client List Advanced Settings Wireless Advanced Wireless Settings Tab Vlan Wireless Vlan & QoS Tab QoS MAC Address AP Mode Tab 18 Wireless Repeater Mode 19 Wireless Bridge Mode Security Monitor Accounts Security Monitor Basic Settings TabWireless Security Monitor Mail Notification Security Monitor Event Log Tab Syslog Notification Management Administration Management TabWeb Access Local AP Password Identification Snmp Notification Queue Length Administration Log TabLog Email Alert Firmware Upgrade Administration Factory Default TabAdministration Firmware Upgrade Tab Factory Default Config Management Administration Reboot TabAdministration Config Management Tab Reboot Local Network Status Local Network TabInformation Wireless Network Status Wireless Tab System Performance WiredWireless Status System Performance TabPage Frequently Asked Questions Appendix a Troubleshooting What Ieee 802.11g features are supported? What is the ISM band? Does the Access Point function as a firewall? Security Threats Facing Wireless Networks Appendix B Wireless SecuritySecurity Precautions Appendix B Wireless Security Page Appendix C Upgrading Firmware Network Neighborhood/My Network Places Appendix D Windows HelpShared Resources Appendix E Glossary Appendix E Glossary Appendix E Glossary Appendix E Glossary Appendix E Glossary 802.11F Wireless Roaming Appendix F Specifications Security Dhcp Client11g 14 dBm 11.g 54Mbps@ -72dBm, 11.b 11Mbps@ -85dBM Certification Wireless Security MonitorSuspicious network events Limited Warranty Appendix G Warranty Information Appendix H Regulatory Information Appendix H Regulatory Information Appendix H Regulatory Information Appendix H Regulatory Information Appendix H Regulatory Information Appendix H Regulatory Information Appendix H Regulatory Information Information section in this Guide Appendix I Contact InformationNeed to contact Linksys?