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Wireless-G Broadband Router with SRX

SMTP (Simple Mail Transfer Protocol) - The standard e-mail protocol on the Internet.

Software - Instructions for the computer. A series of instructions that performs a particular task is called a "program".

SPI (Stateful Packet Inspection) Firewall - A technology that inspects every incoming packet of information before allowing it to enter the network.

Spread Spectrum - Wideband radio frequency technique used for more reliable and secure data transmission.

SSID (Service Set IDentifier) - Your wireless network's name.

Static IP Address - A fixed address assigned to a computer or device that is connected to a network.

Static Routing - Forwarding data in a network via a fixed path.

Subnet Mask - An address code that determines the size of the network.

Switch - 1. A data switch that connects computing devices to host computers, allowing a large number of devices to share a limited number of ports. 2. A device for making, breaking, or changing the connections in an electrical circuit.

TCP (Transmission Control Protocol) - A network protocol for transmitting data that requires acknowledgement from the recipient of data sent.

TCP/IP (Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol) - A set of instructions PCs use to communicate over a network.

Telnet - A user command and TCP/IP protocol used for accessing remote PCs.

TFTP (Trivial File Transfer Protocol) - A version of the TCP/IP FTP protocol that has no directory or password capability.

TKIP (Temporal Key Integrity Protocol) - a wireless encryption protocol that provides dynamic encryption keys for each packet transmitted.

Topology - The physical layout of a network.

UDP (User Datagram Protocol) - A network protocol for transmitting data that does not require acknowledgement from the recipient of the data that is sent.

Upgrade - To replace existing software or firmware with a newer version.

Appendix F: Glossary

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Contents

2.4 802 GHz .11g Wireless- G WIRELESSUser Guide with SRXword definition How to Use This User GuideCopyright and Trademarks Table of Contents Chapter 2 Planning Your Wireless NetworkChapter 4 Connecting the Wireless-G Broadband Router Chapter 5 Configuring the Wireless-G Broadband RouterAppendix A Troubleshooting List of Figures Figure 5-27 Port Services Chapter 1 Introduction WelcomeWhat’s in this Guide? Appendix H Warranty Information This appendix supplies the Router’s warranty informationWireless-G Broadband Router with SRX Appendix I Regulatory InformationChapter 2 Planning Your Wireless Network Network TopologyAd-Hoc versus Infrastructure Mode Network LayoutWireless-G Broadband Router with SRX Figure 3-1 The Router’s Back Panel Chapter 3 Getting to Know the Wireless-G Broadband RouterThe Back Panel The Front Panel Overview Chapter 4 Connecting the Wireless-G Broadband RouterHardware Installation for Connection to Your Broadband Modem Chapter 5 Configuring the Wireless-G Broadband Router OverviewThe Setup Tab - Basic Setup Internet SetupFigure 5-4 Static IP Connection Type Gateway. Your ISP will provide you with the Gateway Address Network Setup Optional SettingsRouter IP packet a unit of data sent over a networkNetwork Address Server Settings DHCP Time SettingThe Setup Tab - DDNS The Setup Tab - MAC Address Clone The Setup Tab - Advanced Routing The Wireless Tab - Basic Wireless Settings The Wireless Tab - Wireless Security Figure 5-19 Wireless Tab - Wireless Security WEP The Wireless Tab - Wireless MAC Filter The Wireless Tab - Advanced Wireless Settings The Security Tab - Firewall The Access Restrictions Tab - Internet Access To create an Internet Access policyurl the address of a file located on the Internet Then enter the range of ports you want to filterftp a protocol used to transfer files over a TCP/IP network The Applications and Gaming Tab - Port Range Forward The Applications and Gaming Tab - Port TriggeringUPnP Forwarding The Applications and Gaming Tab - DMZThe Applications and Gaming Tab - UPnP Forwarding The Administration Tab - Management SNMPUPnP The Administration Tab - LogThe Administration Tab - Diagnostics The Administration Tab - Factory Defaults The Administration Tab - Firmware Upgradefirmware the programming code that runs a networking device download to receive a file transmitted over a networkisp your internet provider The Administration Tab - Config ManagementThe Status Tab - Router The Status Tab - Local Network The Status Tab - Wireless encryption encoding data transmitted in a networkThe Status Tab - System Performance System PerformancePackets Sent. The number of packets sent is displayed here 2. I need to set a static IP address on a PC Appendix A TroubleshootingCommon Problems and Solutions For Windows If you get a reply, the computer is communicating with the Router Enabled Appendix A TroubleshootingApplication Start and End9. I can’t get the Internet game, server, or application to work 10. I forgot my password, or the password prompt always appears when I am saving settings to the Router 12. To start over, I need to set the Router to factory default 13. My power LED will not stop flashing14. I need to upgrade the firmware 15. The firmware upgrade failed, and/or the Power LED is flashing19. I cannot connect to the Internet 22. How do I turn on SRX on my router? 20. My wireless-G speed seems to be slowReposition the antenna Frequently Asked Questions Where is the Router installed on the network?What is Network Address Translation and what is it used for? Is IPSec Pass-Through supported by the Router?If all else fails in the installation, what can I do? How will I be notified of new Router firmware upgrades?How do I get Half-Life Team Fortress to work with the Router? How can I block corrupted FTP downloads?What is DMZ Hosting? What are the advanced features of the Router?Will the Router function in a Macintosh environment? Does the Router pass PPTP packets or actively route PPTP sessions?What is the IEEE 802.11g standard? What IEEE 802.11b features are supported?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 WEP? What is a MAC Address?How do I reset the Router? How do I resolve issues with signal loss?Security Threats Facing Wireless Networks Appendix B Wireless SecuritySecurity Precautions SSID. There are several things to keep in mind about the SSID WPA Pre-Shared Key. If you do not have a RADIUS server, Select the type of algorithm, TKIP or AES, enter a password in the Pre-Shared key field of 8-64 characters, and enter a Group Key Renewal period time between 0 and 99,999 seconds, which instructs the Router or other device how often it should change the encryption keys Appendix C Upgrading Firmware Appendix D Windows Help TCP/IPShared Resources Network Neighborhood/My Network PlacesAppendixEFindingtheMACAddressandIPAddressforYour Ethernet Adapter Windows 98SE or Me InstructionsWindows 2000 or XP Instructions For the Router’s Web-based UtilityAppendix F Glossary Domain - A specific name for a network of computers Firmware - The programming code that runs a networking device mIRC - An Internet Relay Chat program that runs under Windows SSID Service Set IDentifier - Your wireless networks name WAN Wide Area Network- The Internet Appendix G Specifications 0 C to 40 C 32 F to 104 F 10 C to 65 C -14 F to 149 FAppendix H Warranty Information Appendix I Regulatory Information EN 300-328-1, EN 300-328-2 Technical requirements for Radio equipment Appendix J Contact Information