Appendix F Glossary | Linksys WRT54G3G-VN specs

Wireless-G Router for Mobile Broadband

Appendix F: Glossary

This glossary contains some basic networking terms you may come across when using this product.

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.

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.

Bandwidth - The transmission capacity of a given device or network.

Bit - A binary digit.

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

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.

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.

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

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.

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Contents

802 GHz .11g Wireless- G How to Use This User Guide Copyright and TrademarksWord definition Table of Contents Common Problems and Solutions Frequently Asked Questions Appendix a TroubleshootingAppendix B Wireless Security Appendix C Upgrading Firmware Appendix D Windows Help List of Figures Router’s Ports 17 Setup Tab Advanced Routing Router 51 Status Tab Wireless Introduction Welcome What’s in this User Guide? Wireless-G Router for Mobile Broadband Ssid service set identifier your wireless network’s name Planning Your Wireless NetworkAd-Hoc versus Infrastructure Mode Network Topology Planning Your Wireless Network Network Layout Getting to Know the Wireless-G Router for Mobile Broadband Router’s Ports Router’s LEDs Router’s LEDs are located on the Router’s other side panel Router’s Data Card Slot Connecting the Wireless-G Router for Mobile Broadband Overview Connect Your Computer Hardware Installation for Connection to Your Broadband Modem Connect the Power Hardware Installation for Connection to Another Router Diagram for Connection to Another Router Connect Your Computer Placement Options Stand Option Wall-Mount Option 11 Measurement between Wall-Mount Slots Configuring the Wireless-G Router for Mobile Broadband Password Screen Internet Setup Setup Tab Basic SetupMobile Network Setup Status Static IP Connection Type Optional Settings L2TP Connection Type Network Setup Network Address Server Settings DhcpRouter IP Time Setting 11 Time Setting Mobile Network Status Setup Tab Mobile NetworkMobile Network Connection Mode Data Card Status Setup Tab Ddns DynDNS.orgTZO.com Setup Tab MAC Address Clone MAC Clone Dynamic Routing Setup Tab Advanced RoutingAdvanced Routing Static Routing Wireless Tab Basic Wireless Settings Wireless Network Wireless Tab Wireless Security Wireless Security AES 25 Wireless Tab Wireless Security Radius Wireless Tab Wireless MAC Filter Wireless MAC Filter Wireless Tab Advanced Wireless Settings Advanced Wireless Wireless-G Router for Mobile Broadband Security Tab Firewall FirewallBlock WAN Requests To create an Internet Access policy Access Restrictions Tab Internet AccessInternet Access Security Tab VPN Passthrough 33 Internet Policy Summary Applications and Gaming Tab Port Range Forward Port Range Forward Triggered Range Applications & Gaming Tab Port TriggeringPort Triggering Forwarded Range Applications and Gaming Tab QoS Wired QoSApplications and Gaming Tab DMZ Device Priority Wireless QoS Ethernet Port PriorityApplication Priority Administration Tab Management Router PasswordUPnP Administration Tab Log Log Administration Tab Diagnostics Ping TestTraceroute Test Administration Tab Factory Defaults Administration Tab Firmware UpgradeAdministration Tab Config Management Status Tab Mobile Network 48 Status Tab Mobile Network Status Tab Router Router InformationInternet Status Tab Local Network Local Network Status Tab Wireless Wireless Appendix a Troubleshooting Common Problems and SolutionsNeed to set a static IP address on a PC Wireless-G Router for Mobile Broadband Wireless-G Router for Mobile Broadband Application Start and End Protocol IP Address Enabled TCP Can’t get the Internet game, server, or application to work To start over, I need to set the Router to factory default Need to upgrade the firmwareMy DSL service’s PPPoE is always disconnecting Power LED keeps flashing Is IPSec Pass-Through supported by the Router? Frequently Asked QuestionsWhere is the Router installed on the network? Does the Router support IPX or AppleTalk? If all else fails in the installation, what can I do? How will I be notified of new Router firmware upgrades?How can I avoid corrupted FTP downloads? Will the Router function in a Macintosh environment? What is DMZ Hosting?What are the advanced features of the Router? Is the Router cross-platform compatible? What Ieee 802.11g features are supported? What is the Ieee 802.11g standard?What is the Ieee 802.11b standard? What Ieee 802.11b features are supported? What is ISM band? What is infrastructure mode?What is roaming? What is Spread Spectrum? What is a MAC Address? What is DSSS? What is FHSS? And what are their differences?What is WEP? How do I reset the Router? What do the indicator LEDs signify on the Router? How do I connect to the mobile network? How do I know which mobile network I am using? Whom should I call if there is a question or problem? Appendix B Wireless Security Security PrecautionsSecurity Threats Facing Wireless Networks Appendix B Wireless Security Wireless-G Router for Mobile Broadband Figure C-1 Upgrade Firmware Appendix C Upgrading Firmware Appendix D Windows Help Shared ResourcesNetwork Neighborhood/My Network Places Windows 2000 or XP Instructions For the Router’s Web-based Utility Figure E-4 MAC Address Filter List Appendix F Glossary Wireless-G Router for Mobile Broadband Wireless-G Router for Mobile Broadband Wireless-G Router for Mobile Broadband Wireless-G Router for Mobile Broadband Appendix G Specifications FCC, IC-03, CE, Wi-Fi 802.11b, 802.11g, WPA Appendix H Warranty Information Appendix I Regulatory Information Wireless-G Router for Mobile Broadband Wireless-G Router for Mobile Broadband Wireless-G Router for Mobile Broadband Wireless-G Router for Mobile Broadband Wireless-G Router for Mobile Broadband Wireless-G Router for Mobile Broadband