User manual
Table Of Contents
- Introduction
- Using Qwest DSL
- Performing a Basic Setup
- Setting Up Static IP Address
- Configuring Advanced Settings
- Accessing Advanced Settings
- WAN IP Address
- Wireless Settings
- Wireless MAC Authentication
- Wireless Advanced Settings
- DHCP Server
- Services Blocking
- Website Blocking
- Remote Management/Telnet
- Port Forwarding
- DMZ Hosting
- Firewall
- Dynamic Routing
- NAT (Network Address Translation)
- Static Routing
- IP QoS Setting
- Telnet Timeout Setting
- LAN IP Address
- Viewing the Modem’s Status
- Using Utilities
- Troubleshooting
- Reference
- Static IP Address on the Computer
- Computer Security
- Specifications
- Glossary
- Firewall Security Level Services
- Alternative System Setup
- Additional Technical Support Options
- Notices
- Limited Warranty
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Appendix f Firewall Security Level Services
Off
If Off is selected, only NAT (Network Address Translation) security is active.
Service Acronym Definitions
http
HyperText Transfer Protocol. This protocol delivers information over the
Internet, and is used when a computer connects to a Web site via an Internet
browser.
dns
Domain Name System. A data query system used to translate host names into
Internet addresses (i.e., www.somewebsite.com translates to 888.999.000.111).
ftp
File Transfer Protocol. A protocol used to transfer files over the Internet.
telnet
An Internet communications protocol enabling one computer to function as a
terminal working from another (remote) computer.
smtp
Simple Mail Transfer Protocol. A protocol used to transfer E-mail between
computers over the Internet. Can be used to send and receive mail.
pop3
Post Office Protocol 3. Another protocol used to transfer E-mail between
computers. Usually employs a pop3 server, and is used to receive mail only.
nntp
Network News Transfer Protocol. A protocol used to distribute and retrieve
news articles over the Internet.