User Manual
Table Of Contents
- User Guide
- Copyright and Trademarks
- Table of Contents
- List of Figures
- Chapter 1: Introduction
- Chapter 2: Planning Your Wireless Network
- Chapter 3: Getting to Know the Wireless-G Broadband Router
- Chapter 4: Connecting the Wireless-G Broadband Router
- Chapter 5: Configuring the Wireless-G Broadband Router
- Appendix A: Troubleshooting
- Appendix B: Wireless Security
- Appendix C: Upgrading Firmware
- Appendix D: Windows Help
- Appendix E: Finding the MAC Address and IP Address for Your Ethernet Adapter
- Appendix F: Glossary
- Appendix G: Specifications
- Appendix H: Warranty Information
- Appendix I: Regulatory Information
- Appendix J: Contact Information
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Appendix F: Glossary
Wireless-G Broadband Router
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 E
thernet) - 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.