User guide
Filter
ADSL filters (or filter/splitters) are designed to stop the high-frequency
ADSL signals and low-frequency telephony signals interfering with each
other (please see the ADSL definition above). Every telephone device
that shares a phone line with an ADSL router must be connected via a filter,
effectively isolating the router.
Firewall
A firewall is an application that places a virtual security fence around
your computer. As long as it’s kept up to date and active, a firewall can
stop hackers from accessing your computer, stop trojans from sending data
out of your computer, and provide you with a report on any such activity.
Router
The term ‘router’ is used to describe the device which connects your
local business network with your Telstra Business Broadband service
(including the internet, Business Mail and any Telstra Business
Broadband Extras that you may have subscribed to). You can think of
your router as being just like an ADSL modem but with some additional
features built in (eg IP routing, multi port Ethernet switch and Wi-Fi
access).
Splitter
A splitter is a special filter that separates your internet signal from your
phone (ADSL) or pay-TV (cable) signals. A central splitter is an even more
advanced filter, which is required when you have several outlets on the
same line as your Telstra Business Broadband service.
SSID (or Network Name)
The SSID (Service Set Identifier) defines the ‘name’ of the local Wi-Fi
network provided by your router.
USB
USB stands for ‘universal serial bus’ and is a system that lets you plug a
huge range of devices (hence the term ‘universal’) into the one plug
(hence the ‘serial bus’ part of the term) on your computer. USB
connectors are usually flat, although there is a square model available
as well.
VoIP
VoIP stands for Voice over Internet Protocol (or IP). VoIP telephones send
your telephone calls over the internet in digital format. Telstra does not
provide this feature as part of the router.
Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi is short for Wireless Fidelity. And Wi-Fi is the technology that
allows you to connect to your Telstra Business Broadband router
without wires.
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