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Linksys WTR54GS manual Wireless-G Travel Router with SpeedBooster

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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.

EAP (Extensible Authentication Protocol) - A general authentication protocol used to control network access. Many specific authentication methods work within this framework.

EAP-PEAP (Extensible Authentication Protocol-Protected Extensible Authentication Protocol) - A mutual authentication method that uses a combination of digital certificates and another system, such as passwords.

EAP-TLS (Extensible Authentication Protocol-Transport Layer Security) - A mutual authentication method that uses digital certificates.

Encryption - Encoding data transmitted in a network.

Ethernet - A networking protocol that specifies how data is placed on and retrieved from a common transmission medium.

Finger - A program that tells you the name associated with an e-mail address.

Firewall - A set of related programs located at a network gateway server that protects the resources of a network from users from other networks.

Firmware - The programming code that runs a networking device.

Fragmentation -Breaking a packet into smaller units when transmitting over a network medium that cannot support the original size of the packet.

FTP (File Transfer Protocol) - A protocol used to transfer files over a TCP/IP network.

Full Duplex - The ability of a networking device to receive and transmit data simultaneously.

Gateway - A device that interconnects networks with different, incompatible communications protocols.

Half Duplex - Data transmission that can occur in two directions over a single line, but only one direction at a time.

Hardware - The physical aspect of computers, telecommunications, and other information technology devices.

HTTP (HyperText Transport Protocol) - The communications protocol used to connect to servers on the World Wide Web.

Appendix F: Glossary

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Contents

Wireless- G How to Use This User Guide Copyright and TrademarksWord definition Table of Contents Appendix a Troubleshooting Appendix B Wireless SecurityCommon Problems and Solutions Frequently Asked Questions Appendix C Upgrading Firmware Appendix D Windows HelpRouter’s Power Plug and Slide Router’s Front Panel26 Access Restrictions Tab Internet Access Policy Introduction WelcomeWhat’s in this Guide? Wireless-G Travel Router with SpeedBooster Planning Your Wireless Network Ad-Hoc versus Infrastructure ModeSsid your wireless network’s name Network TopologyPlanning Your Wireless Network Network Layout Router’s ports, LEDs, and buttons are located here Power Front PanelPower Plug and Slide Within Most of the Western HemisphereOutside of the Western Hemisphere Connecting the Wireless-G Travel Router with SpeedBooster Hardware InstallationOverview Connecting to the PC Configuring the Wireless-G Travel Router with SpeedBooster How to Access the Web-based Utility Setup Tab Basic SetupInternet Setup Incoming Internet TypeWireless Internet Type Wired Internet TypeInternet Connection Type Static IP Connection Type Packet a unit of data sent over a networkOptional Settings Pptp Connection TypeNetwork Setup Dhcp Server SettingRouter IP Setup Tab Ddns Time SettingsSetup Tab MAC Address Clone MAC Address CloneMac address the unique address that a Manufacturer assigns to each networking deviceSetup Tab Advanced Routing 15 Setup Tab Advanced RoutingWireless Tab Basic Wireless Settings Basic Wireless SettingsWireless-G Travel Router with SpeedBooster Wireless Tab Wireless Security Wireless Security21 Wireless Tab Wireless Security WPA2-Mixed Wireless Tab Wireless MAC Filter Wireless MAC FilterAccess Restriction Wireless Client ListWireless Tab Advanced Wireless Settings Advanced WirelessWireless-G Travel Router with SpeedBooster Security Tab Firewall FirewallSecurity Tab VPN Passthrough VPN PassthroughAccess Restrictions Tab Internet Access Policy Internet Access PolicyTo create an Internet Access policy 29 Access Restrictions Tab Internet Access PCs List Applications and Gaming Tab Port Range Forwarding Port Range ForwardingWireless-G Travel Router with SpeedBooster Applications & Gaming Tab Port Range Triggering Port Range TriggeringApplications and Gaming Tab DMZ DMZAdministration Tab Management Router AccessRemote Access ManagementBackup and Restore Administration Tab Log LogAdministration Tab Diagnostics DiagnosticsPing Test Administration Tab Factory Defaults Administration Tab Firmware UpgradeFactory Defaults Firmware UpgradeStatus Tab Router Router InformationInternet Connection Status Tab Local Network Local NetworkDhcp Server Status Tab Wireless Wireless NetworkAppendix a Troubleshooting Common Problems and SolutionsNeed to set a static IP address on a PC Wireless-G Travel Router with SpeedBooster Open a command prompt. For Windows 98SE and Me Protocol IP Address Enabled ApplicationStart ~ End Port Application Start ~ End Port Protocol IP Address Enabled Can’t get the Internet game, server, or application to workWireless-G Travel Router with SpeedBooster To start over, I need to set the Router to factory default Need to upgrade the firmwareFirmware upgrade failed, and/or the Power LED is flashing My DSL service’s PPPoE is always disconnectingPower 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 block corrupted FTP downloads? 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 802.11a standard? What is the Ieee 802.11b standard?What is the Ieee 802.11g standard? What Ieee 802.11a features are supported?What Ieee 802.11b features are supported? What Ieee 802.11g features are supported?What is ad-hoc mode? What is infrastructure mode?What is ISM band? What is Spread Spectrum?What is DSSS? What is FHSS? And what are their differences? What is WEP?How do I reset the Router? How do I resolve issues with signal loss?Appendix B Wireless Security Security PrecautionsSecurity Threats Facing Wireless Networks Appendix B Wireless Security Wireless-G Travel Router with SpeedBooster Appendix C Upgrading Firmware Appendix D Windows Help Shared ResourcesNetwork Neighborhood/My Network Places Windows 98SE or Me Instructions Windows 2000 or XP InstructionsFigure E-4 Wireless MAC Filter List For the Router’s Web-based UtilityAppendix F Glossary Wireless-G Travel Router with SpeedBooster Wireless-G Travel Router with SpeedBooster Wireless-G Travel Router with SpeedBooster Wireless-G Travel Router with SpeedBooster Wireless-G Travel Router with SpeedBooster Wireless-G Travel Router with SpeedBooster Appendix G Specifications Storage Humidity Appendix H Warranty Information Radio EN 300 EMC EN 301 489-1, EN 301 Safety EN Appendix I Regulatory InformationBelgium Applicable Power Levels in France Location Frequency Range MHz Power EirpOpen the Wireless Network Connection window FCC Statement Appendix J Contact Information Europe Mail AddressOutside of Europe Mail Address Asia Pacific