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Wireless-G Router for Mobile Broadband

IP Address - The address used to identify a computer or device on a network.

IPCONFIG - A Windows 2000 and XP utility that displays the IP address for a particular networking device. IPSec (Internet Protocol Security) - A VPN protocol used to implement secure exchange of packets at the IP layer. ISP (Internet Service Provider) - A company that provides access to the Internet.

LAN - The computers and networking products that make up your local network.

MAC (Media Access Control) Address - The unique address that a manufacturer assigns to each networking device.

Mbps (MegaBits Per Second) - One million bits per second; a unit of measurement for data transmission.

NAT (Network Address Translation) - NAT technology translates IP addresses of a local area network to a different IP address for the Internet.

Network - A series of computers or devices connected for the purpose of data sharing, storage, and/or transmission between users.

Packet - A unit of data sent over a network.

Passphrase - Used much like a password, a passphrase simplifies the WEP encryption process by automatically generating the WEP encryption keys.

Ping (Packet INternet Groper) - An Internet utility used to determine whether a particular IP address is online. POP3 (Post Office Protocol 3) - A standard mail server commonly used on the Internet.

Port - The connection point on a computer or networking device used for plugging in cables or adapters.

Power over Ethernet (PoE) - A technology enabling an Ethernet network cable to deliver both data and power.

PPPoE (Point to Point Protocol over Ethernet) - A type of broadband connection that provides authentication (username and password) in addition to data transport.

PPTP (Point-to-Point Tunneling Protocol) - A VPN protocol that allows the Point to Point Protocol (PPP) to be tunneled through an IP network. This protocol is also used as a type of broadband connection in Europe.

RADIUS (Remote Authentication Dial-In User Service) - A protocol that uses an authentication server to control network access.

Appendix F: Glossary

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Contents

802 GHz .11g Wireless- G Word definition How to Use This User GuideCopyright and Trademarks Table of Contents Appendix a Troubleshooting Appendix B Wireless SecurityCommon Problems and Solutions Frequently Asked Questions 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 Planning Your Wireless Network Ad-Hoc versus Infrastructure ModeSsid service set identifier your wireless network’s name 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 Setup Tab Basic Setup Mobile Network SetupInternet Setup Status Static IP Connection Type Optional Settings L2TP Connection Type Router IP Network SetupNetwork Address Server Settings Dhcp Time Setting 11 Time Setting Setup Tab Mobile Network Mobile Network Connection ModeMobile Network Status Data Card Status TZO.com Setup Tab DdnsDynDNS.org Setup Tab MAC Address Clone MAC Clone Setup Tab Advanced Routing Advanced RoutingDynamic 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 Block WAN Requests Security Tab FirewallFirewall Access Restrictions Tab Internet Access Internet AccessTo create an Internet Access policy Security Tab VPN Passthrough 33 Internet Policy Summary Applications and Gaming Tab Port Range Forward Port Range Forward Applications & Gaming Tab Port Triggering Port TriggeringTriggered Range Forwarded Range Wired QoS Applications and Gaming Tab DMZApplications and Gaming Tab QoS Device Priority Application Priority Wireless QoSEthernet Port Priority UPnP Administration Tab ManagementRouter Password Administration Tab Log Log Traceroute Test Administration Tab DiagnosticsPing Test Administration Tab Config Management Administration Tab Factory DefaultsAdministration Tab Firmware Upgrade Status Tab Mobile Network 48 Status Tab Mobile Network Internet Status Tab RouterRouter Information Status Tab Local Network Local Network Status Tab Wireless Wireless Need to set a static IP address on a PC Appendix a TroubleshootingCommon Problems and Solutions 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 My DSL service’s PPPoE is always disconnecting To start over, I need to set the Router to factory defaultNeed to upgrade the firmware Power LED keeps flashing Frequently Asked Questions Where is the Router installed on the network?Is IPSec Pass-Through supported by the Router? Does the Router support IPX or AppleTalk? How can I avoid corrupted FTP downloads? If all else fails in the installation, what can I do?How will I be notified of new Router firmware upgrades? What is DMZ Hosting? What are the advanced features of the Router?Will the Router function in a Macintosh environment? Is the Router cross-platform compatible? What is the Ieee 802.11g standard? What is the Ieee 802.11b standard?What Ieee 802.11g features are supported? What Ieee 802.11b features are supported? What is infrastructure mode? What is roaming?What is ISM band? What is Spread Spectrum? What is DSSS? What is FHSS? And what are their differences? What is WEP?What is a MAC Address? 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? Security Threats Facing Wireless Networks Appendix B Wireless SecuritySecurity Precautions Appendix B Wireless Security Wireless-G Router for Mobile Broadband Figure C-1 Upgrade Firmware Appendix C Upgrading Firmware Network Neighborhood/My Network Places Appendix D Windows HelpShared Resources 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