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Wireless-G Broadband Router with SRX

CTS (Clear To Send) - A signal sent by a wireless device, signifying that it is ready to receive data.

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.

DSSS (Direct-Sequence Spread-Spectrum) - Frequency transmission with a redundant bit pattern resulting in a lower probability of information being lost in transit.

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.

ESS (Extended Service Set) - More than one BSS in a network.

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

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 Common Problems and Solutions Frequently Asked Questions Appendix a TroubleshootingAppendix B Wireless Security Router’s Back Panel Router’s Reset Button 27 Port Services Welcome Introduction What’s in this Guide? Wireless-G Broadband Router with SRX Ad-Hoc versus Infrastructure Mode Planning Your Wireless NetworkNetwork Topology Network Layout Planning Your Wireless Network Network Layout Back Panel Getting to Know the Wireless-G Broadband Router DMZ Front Panel Overview Connecting the Wireless-G Broadband Router Password Screen Configuring the Wireless-G Broadband Router Internet Setup Setup Tab Basic Setup Static IP Connection Type Pptp Connection Type Packet a unit of data sent over a network Network Setup Network Address Server Settings Dhcp 12 Setup Tab Ddns Setup Tab Ddns 13 Setup Tab MAC Address Clone Setup Tab MAC Address Clone 14 Setup Tab Advanced Routing Setup Tab Advanced Routing 16 Wireless Tab Basic Wireless Settings Wireless Tab Basic Wireless Settings WPA Radius Wireless Tab Wireless Security WEP 20 Wireless Tab Wireless MAC Filter Wireless Tab Wireless MAC Filter 22 Wireless Tab Advanced Wireless Settings Wireless Tab Advanced Wireless Settings 23 Security Tab Firewall Security Tab Firewall To create an Internet Access policy Access Restrictions Tab Internet Access Url the address of a file located on the Internet Ftp a protocol used to transfer files over a TCP/IP network Applications and Gaming Tab Port Triggering Applications and Gaming Tab Port Range Forward UPnP Forwarding Applications and Gaming Tab DMZApplications and Gaming Tab UPnP Forwarding Snmp Administration Tab Management UPnP Administration Tab LogAdministration Tab Diagnostics Administration Tab Firmware Upgrade Administration Tab Factory Defaults Isp your internet provider Administration Tab Config ManagementStatus Tab Router 39 Status Tab Local Network Status Tab Local Network Encryption encoding data transmitted in a network Status Tab Wireless System Performance Status Tab System Performance Wireless-G Broadband Router with SRX Need to set a static IP address on a PC Appendix a TroubleshootingCommon Problems and Solutions For Windows 98SE, Me, 2000, and XP Open a command prompt. For Windows 98SE and Me TCP Application Start and End Protocol IP Address Enabled Can’t get the Internet game, server, or application to work Wireless-G Broadband Router with SRX My power LED will not stop flashing To start over, I need to set the Router to factory defaultNeed to upgrade the firmware Firmware upgrade failed, and/or the Power LED is flashing Cannot connect to the Internet How do I turn on SRX on my router? My wireless-G speed seems to be slow Where is the Router installed on the network? Frequently Asked QuestionsIs IPSec Pass-Through supported by the Router? Does the Router support IPX or AppleTalk? How can I block corrupted FTP downloads? What are the advanced features of the Router? What is DMZ Hosting?Will the Router function in a Macintosh environment? Is the Router cross-platform compatible? What Ieee 802.11b features are supported? What is the Ieee 802.11g standard?What is ad-hoc mode? What is infrastructure mode? What is DSSS? What is FHSS? And what are their differences? What is ISM band?What is Spread Spectrum? What is a MAC Address? What is WEP?How do I reset the Router? How do I resolve issues with signal loss? Security Threats Facing Wireless Networks Appendix B Wireless SecuritySecurity Precautions Appendix B Wireless Security Wireless-G Broadband Router with SRX Appendix C Upgrading Firmware Figure C-1 Upgrade Firmware Network Neighborhood/My Network Places Appendix D Windows HelpShared Resources Windows 98SE or Me Instructions Figure E-1 IP Configuration Screen For the Router’s Web-based Utility Windows 2000 or XP Instructions Appendix F Glossary Wireless-G Broadband Router with SRX Wireless-G Broadband Router with SRX Wireless-G Broadband Router with SRX Wireless-G Broadband Router with SRX Wireless-G Broadband Router with SRX Standards Appendix G SpecificationsModel Storage Temp Limited Warranty Appendix H Warranty Information FCC Statement Appendix I Regulatory Information France Appendix J Contact Information