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Wireless-G Broadband Router with SRX200

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 for Linksys products.

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

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 Appendix C Upgrading Firmware Appendix D Windows Help Router’s Side Panel Connect a PC 24 Security Tab Firewall Introduction Welcome What’s in this Guide? Wireless-G Broadband Router with SRX200 Ssid your wireless network’s name Planning Your Wireless NetworkAd-Hoc versus Infrastructure Mode Network Topology Planning Your Wireless Network Network Layout Broadband an always-on, fast Internet connection Getting to Know the Wireless-G Broadband Router with SRX200Router’s Ports and Reset Button Wireless Router’s LEDs Connecting the Wireless-G Broadband Router with SRX200 Overview Wall-Mount Option Placement OptionsStand Option Configuring the Wireless-G Broadband Router Isp your internet provider Internet Connection Type Setup Tab Basic SetupInternet Setup Static IP Connection Type Pptp Connection Type Router IP Network SetupOptional Settings Packet a unit of data sent over a network Network Address Server Settings Dhcp Time Setting Setup Tab Ddns Ddns Setup Tab MAC Address Clone Mac address the unique address that a Advanced Routing Setup Tab Advanced RoutingNAT Mode Dynamic Routing 16 Setup Tab Advanced Routing NAT Mode Routing Table Wireless Tab Basic Wireless Settings Wireless Network Encryption encoding data transmitted in a network Wireless Tab Wireless SecurityWireless Security 20 Wireless Tab Wireless Security WEP Wireless Tab Wireless MAC Filter Wireless MAC Filter Wireless Tab Advanced Wireless Settings Advanced Wireless Wireless-G Broadband Router with SRX200 VPN Pass Through Security Tab FirewallFirewall Block WAN Request To create an Internet Access policy Access Restrictions Tab Internet AccessInternet Access Ftp a protocol used to transfer files over a TCP/IP network Url the address of a file located on the Internet Port Range Applications and Gaming Tab Port Range ForwardPort Range Forward Port Triggering Applications and Gaming Tab Port TriggeringApplications and Gaming Tab DMZ Triggered Range and Forwarded Range Internet Access Priority QoS Quality of ServiceWireless Applications and Gaming Tab QoS Summary Port Range Cancel Changes button UPnP Administration Tab ManagementRouter Password Multicast URL Filter Log Administration Tab LogSystem Log DoS Log Traceroute Test Administration Tab DiagnosticsPing Test Ping Parameters Factory Defaults Administration Tab Factory DefaultsAdministration Tab Firmware Upgrade Upgrade Firmware Restore Configuration Administration Tab Config ManagementBackup Configuration Internet Connection Status Tab RouterRouter Information Status Tab Local Network Local Network Status Tab Wireless Wireless System Performance Internet/WirelessStatus Tab System Performance Wireless-G Broadband Router with SRX200 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 Application Start and End Protocol IP Address Enabled TCP Can’t get the Internet game, server, or application to work Wireless-G Broadband Router with SRX200 Need to upgrade the firmware To start over, I need to set the Router to factory defaultMy power LED will not stop flashing My DSL service’s PPPoE is always disconnecting My wireless-G speed seems to be slow Cannot connect to the Internet How do I turn on SRX on my router? Frequently Asked QuestionsWhere is the Router installed on the network? Is IPSec Pass-Through supported by the Router? Does the Router support ICQ send file? How can I block corrupted FTP downloads? What is DMZ Hosting? What is the Ieee 802.11b standard? What are the advanced features of the Router?What is the Ieee 802.11g standard? Is the Router cross-platform compatible? What is ad-hoc mode? What Ieee 802.11g features are supported?What Ieee 802.11b features are supported? 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? Have excellent signal strength, but I cannot see my network How do I reset the Router?How do I resolve issues with signal loss? Security Threats Facing Wireless Networks Appendix B Wireless SecuritySecurity Precautions Security Threats Facing Wireless Networks Wireless-G Broadband Router with SRX200 Figure C-1 Upgrade Firmware Appendix C Upgrading Firmware Network Neighborhood/My Network Places Appendix D Windows HelpShared Resources Figure E-1 IP Configuration Screen Windows 98SE or Me Instructions Windows 2000 or XP Instructions For the Router’s Web-based Utility Appendix F Glossary Wireless-G Broadband Router with SRX200 Wireless-G Broadband Router with SRX200 Wireless-G Broadband Router with SRX200 Wireless-G Broadband Router with SRX200 Standards Appendix G SpecificationsModel Appendix H Warranty Information Limited Warranty Appendix I Regulatory Information FCC Statement Wireless-G Broadband Router with SRX200 Wireless-G Broadband Router with SRX200 Wireless-G Broadband Router with SRX200 Wireless-G Broadband Router with SRX200 Wireless-G Broadband Router with SRX200 Information section in this Guide Appendix J Contact InformationNeed to contact Linksys?