Appendix F: Glossary. Linksys WRT54G (EU)
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Linksys WRT54G (EU) is a wireless router designed for ultimate connectivity in your home or small office. It's a high-performance router with a robust feature set that supports the latest wireless networking standards, ensuring a reliable and secure connection for all your devices.
With its exceptional range and speed, the Linksys WRT54G (EU) blankets your home in a stable Wi-Fi signal, eliminating dead zones and providing seamless connectivity for multiple devices simultaneously. The router supports both wired and wireless connections, allowing you to connect your computers, gaming consoles, smart TVs, and other devices with ease.
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Appendix F: Glossary
This glossary contains some basic networking terms you may come across when using this product. For more advanced terms, see the complete Linksys glossary at http://www.linksys.com/glossary.
Access Point - A device that allows wireless-equipped computers and other devices to communicate with a wired network. Also used to expand the range of a wireless network.
Ad-hoc - A group of wireless devices communicating directly with each other (peer-to-peer) without the use of an access point.
AES (Advanced Encryption Standard) - A security method that uses symmetric 128-bit block data encryption.
Bandwidth - The transmission capacity of a given device or network.
Bit - A binary digit.
Boot - To start a device and cause it to start executing instructions.
Broadband - An always-on, fast Internet connection.
Browser - An application program that provides a way to look at and interact with all the information on the
World Wide Web.
Byte - A unit of data that is usually eight bits long
Cable Modem - A device that connects a computer to the cable television network, which in turn connects to the
Internet.
Daisy Chain - A method used to connect devices in a series, one after the other.
DDNS (Dynamic Domain Name System) - Allows the hosting of a website, FTP server, or e-mail server with a fixed domain name (e.g., www.xyz.com) and a dynamic IP address.
Default Gateway - A device that forwards Internet traffic from your local area network.
DHCP (Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol) - A networking protocol that allows administrators to assign temporary IP addresses to network computers by "leasing" an IP address to a user for a limited amount of time, instead of assigning permanent IP addresses.
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DMZ (Demilitarized Zone) - Removes the Router's firewall protection from one PC, allowing it to be "seen" from the Internet.
DNS (Domain Name Server) - The IP address of your ISP's server, which translates the names of websites into IP addresses.
Domain - A specific name for a network of computers.
Download - To receive a file transmitted over a network.
DSL (Digital Subscriber Line) - An always-on broadband connection over traditional phone lines.
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.
Encryption - Encoding data transmitted in a network.
Ethernet - IEEE standard network protocol that specifies how data is placed on and retrieved from a common transmission medium.
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.
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.
HTTP (HyperText Transport Protocol) - The communications protocol used to connect to servers on the World
Wide Web.
Infrastructure - A wireless network that is bridged to a wired network via an access point.
IP (Internet Protocol) - A protocol used to send data over a network.
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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.
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RJ-45 (Registered Jack-45) - An Ethernet connector that holds up to eight wires.
Roaming - The ability to take a wireless device from one access point's range to another without losing the connection.
Router - A networking device that connects multiple networks together.
Server - Any computer whose function in a network is to provide user access to files, printing, communications, and other services.
SMTP (Simple Mail Transfer Protocol) - The standard e-mail protocol on the Internet.
SNMP (Simple Network Management Protocol) - A widely used network monitoring and control protocol.
SPI (Stateful Packet Inspection) Firewall - A technology that inspects incoming packets of information before allowing them to enter the network.
SSID (Service Set IDentifier) - Your wireless network's name.
Static IP Address - A fixed address assigned to a computer or device that is connected to a network.
Static Routing - Forwarding data in a network via a fixed path.
Subnet Mask - An address code that determines the size of the network.
Switch - 1. A data switch that connects computing devices to host computers, allowing a large number of devices to share a limited number of ports. 2. A device for making, breaking, or changing the connections in an electrical circuit.
TCP (Transmission Control Protocol) - A network protocol for transmitting data that requires acknowledgement from the recipient of data sent.
TCP/IP (Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol) - A set of instructions PCs use to communicate over a network.
Telnet - A user command and TCP/IP protocol used for accessing remote PCs.
TFTP (Trivial File Transfer Protocol) - A version of the TCP/IP FTP protocol that has no directory or password capability.
Throughput - The amount of data moved successfully from one node to another in a given time period.
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TKIP (Temporal Key Integrity Protocol) - a wireless encryption protocol that provides dynamic encryption keys for each packet transmitted.
Topology - The physical layout of a network.
TX Rate - Transmission Rate.
Upgrade - To replace existing software or firmware with a newer version.
Upload - To transmit a file over a network.
URL (Uniform Resource Locator) - The address of a file located on the Internet.
VPN (Virtual Private Network) - A security measure to protect data as it leaves one network and goes to another over the Internet.
WAN (Wide Area Network)- The Internet.
WEP (Wired Equivalent Privacy) - A method of encrypting network data transmitted on a wireless network for greater security.
WLAN (Wireless Local Area Network) - A group of computers and associated devices that communicate with each other wirelessly.
WPA (Wi-Fi Protected Access) - a wireless security protocol using TKIP (Temporal Key Integrity Protocol) encryption, which can be used in conjunction with a RADIUS server.
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Key Features
- Complies with IEEE 802.11g standard, providing high-speed wireless connectivity.
- Equipped with 4 Ethernet ports for wired connections, ensuring a stable and reliable network.
- Supports WPA2 encryption, the latest and most secure encryption standard for wireless networks.
- Offers a user-friendly web-based setup wizard for easy installation and configuration.
- Includes advanced features like port forwarding and DMZ for customized network management.
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Table of contents
- 1 English, User Guide
- 2 Copyright and Trademarks
- 3 Table of Contents
- 5 List of Figures
- 7 Chapter 1: Introduction
- 10 Chapter 2: Planning Your Wireless Network
- 12 Chapter 3: Getting to Know the Wireless-G Broadband Router
- 14 Chapter 4: Connecting the Wireless-G Broadband Router
- 18 Chapter 5: Configuring the Wireless-G Broadband Router
- 46 Appendix A: Troubleshooting
- 61 Appendix B: Wireless Security
- 64 Appendix C: Upgrading Firmware
- 65 Appendix D: Windows Help
- 66 Appendix E: Finding the MAC Address and IP Address for Your Ethernet Adapter
- 68 Appendix F: Glossary
- 73 Appendix G: Specifications
- 75 Appendix H: Warranty Information
- 76 Appendix I: Regulatory Information
- 87 Appendix J: Contact Information
- 89 Dansk, Brugervejledning
- 90 Copyright og varemærker
- 91 Indhold
- 93 Liste over figurer
- 95 Kapitel 1: Introduktion
- 98 Kapitel 2: Planlægning af dit trådløse netværk
- 100 Kapitel 3: Lær den Trådløse-G-bredbåndsrouter at kende
- 102 Kapitel 4: Tilslutning af den Trådløse-G- bredbåndsrouter
- 106 Kapitel 5: Konfigurering af den Trådløse-G- bredbåndsrouter
- 134 Appendiks A: Fejlfinding
- 151 Appendiks B: Trådløs sikkerhed
- 154 Appendiks C: Opgradering af firmware
- 155 Appendiks D: Windows Hjælp
- 156 Appendiks E: Sådan finder du MAC-adressen og IP-adressen på dit Ethernet-kort
- 158 Appendiks F: Ordliste
- 163 Appendiks G: Specifikationer
- 165 Appendiks H: Garantioplysninger
- 166 Appendiks I: Lovmæssige oplysninger
- 177 Appendiks J: Kontaktoplysninger
- 179 Deutsch, Benutzerhandbuch
- 180 Copyright und Marken
- 181 Inhalt
- 183 Liste der Abbildungen
- 186 Kapitel 1: Einführung
- 189 Kapitel 2: Planen des Wireless-Netzwerks
- 191 Kapitel 3: Kennenlernen des Wireless-G Broadband- Routers
- 193 Kapitel 4: Anschließen des Wireless-G Broadband-Routers
- 197 Kapitel 5: Konfigurieren des Wireless-G Broadband- Routers mit SRX400
- 225 Anhang A: Fehlerbehebung
- 240 Anhang B: Wireless-Sicherheit
- 243 Anhang C: Aktualisieren der Firmware
- 244 Anhang D: Windows-Hilfe
- 245 Anhang E: Ermitteln der MAC-Adresse und der IP-Adresse des Ethernet-Adapters
- 247 Anhang F: Glossar
- 252 Anhang G: Spezifikationen
- 254 Anhang H: Garantieinformationen
- 255 Anhang I: Zulassungsinformationen
- 266 Anhang J: Kontaktinformationen
- 268 Español, Guía del usuario
- 269 Copyright y marcas comerciales
- 270 Contenido
- 272 Lista de figuras
- 275 Capítulo 1: Introducción
- 278 Capítulo 2: Planificación de la red inalámbrica
- 280 Capítulo 3: Familiarización con el ruteador de banda ancha Wireless-G
- 282 Capítulo 4: Conexión del ruteador de banda ancha Wireless-G
- 286 Capítulo 5: Configuración del ruteador de banda ancha Wireless-G
- 314 Apéndice A: Resolución de problemas
- 330 Apéndice B: Seguridad inalámbrica
- 333 Apéndice C: Actualización del firmware
- 334 Apéndice D: Ayuda de Windows
- 335 Apéndice E: Búsqueda de la dirección MAC e IP del adaptador Ethernet
- 337 Apéndice F: Glosario
- 342 Apéndice G: Especificaciones
- 344 Apéndice H: Información de garantía
- 345 Apéndice I: Información sobre normativa
- 356 Apéndice J: Información de contacto
- 358 Français, Guide de l’utilisateur
- 359 Copyright et marques commerciales
- 360 Table des matières
- 362 Liste des figures
- 365 Chapitre 1 : Introduction
- 368 Chapitre 2 : Planification de votre réseau sans fil
- 370 Chapitre 3 : Présentation du routeur haut débit sans fil - G
- 373 Chapitre 4 : Connexion du routeur haut débit sans fil - G
- 378 Chapitre 5 : Configuration du routeur haut débit sans fil - G
- 409 Annexe A : Dépannage
- 427 Annexe B : Sécurité sans fil
- 430 Annexe C : Mise à niveau du micrologiciel
- 431 Annexe D : Aide - Windows
- 432 Annexe E : Recherche des adresses MAC et IP de votre adaptateur Ethernet
- 434 Annexe F : Glossaire
- 439 Annexe G : Spécifications
- 441 Annexe H : Informations de garantie
- 442 Annexe I : Réglementation
- 453 Annexe J : Contacts
- 455 Italiano, Guida per l'utente
- 456 Copyright e marchi
- 457 Sommario
- 459 Elenco delle illustrazioni
- 461 Capitolo 1: Introduzione
- 464 Capitolo 2: Pianificazione della rete wireless
- 466 Capitolo 3: Introduzione al router a banda larga Wireless-G
- 468 Capitolo 4: Collegamento del router a banda larga Wireless-G
- 473 Capitolo 5: Configurazione del router a banda larga Wireless-G
- 501 Appendice A: Risoluzione dei problemi
- 518 Appendice B: Protezione wireless
- 521 Appendice C: Aggiornamento del firmware
- 522 Appendice D: Guida in linea di Windows
- 523 Appendice E: Ricerca degli indirizzi MAC e IP per l'adattatore Ethernet
- 525 Appendice F: Glossario
- 530 Appendice G: Specifiche tecniche
- 532 Appendice H: Informazioni sulla garanzia
- 533 Appendice I: Informazioni sulle normative
- 544 Appendice J: Informazioni sui Contatti
- 546 Nederlands, Gebruikershandleiding
- 547 Copyright en handelsmerken
- 548 Inhoudsopgave
- 550 Lijst met afbeeldingen
- 552 Hoofdstuk 1: Inleiding
- 555 Hoofdstuk 2: Het plannen van uw draadloze netwerk
- 557 Hoofdstuk 3: Bekend raken met de Wireless-G- breedbandrouter
- 559 Hoofdstuk 4: Het aansluiten van de Wireless-G- breedbandrouter
- 563 Hoofdstuk 5: De Wireless-G-breedbandrouter configureren
- 593 Bijlage A: Probleemoplossing
- 610 Bijlage B: WLAN-beveiliging
- 613 Bijlage C: Het upgraden van de firmware
- 614 Bijlage D: Windows Help
- 615 Bijlage E: Het achterhalen van het MAC- en IP-adres voor uw Ethernet-adapter
- 617 Bijlage F: Verklarende woordenlijst
- 622 Bijlage G: Specificaties
- 624 Bijlage H: Informatie over garantie
- 625 Bijlage I: Informatie over regelgeving
- 636 Bijlage J: Contactgegevens
- 638 Portuguese, Manual do Utilizador
- 639 Direitos de autor e marcas comerciais
- 640 Índice
- 642 Lista de Figuras
- 645 Capítulo 1: Introdução
- 648 Capítulo 2: Planear a rede sem fios
- 650 Capítulo 3: Conhecer o Router sem fios G de banda larga
- 652 Capítulo 4: Ligar o Router sem fios G de banda larga
- 656 Capítulo 5: Configurar o Router sem fios G de banda larga
- 684 Apêndice A: Resolução de problemas
- 701 Apêndice B: Segurança sem fios
- 704 Apêndice C: Actualizar o firmware
- 705 Apêndice D: Ajuda do Windows
- 706 Apêndice E: Localizar o endereço MAC e o endereço IP da placa Ethernet
- 708 Apêndice F: Glossário
- 713 Apêndice G: Especificações
- 715 Apêndice H: Informações sobre a garantia
- 716 Apêndice I: Informações de regulamentação
- 727 Apêndice J: Informações de contacto
- 729 Svenska, Användarhandbok
- 730 Copyright och varumärken
- 731 Innehåll
- 733 Figurlista
- 735 Kapitel 1: Inledning
- 738 Kapitel 2: Planera ditt trådlösa nätverk
- 740 Kapitel 3: Börja lära känna Wireless-G Bredbandsrouter
- 742 Kapitel 4: Ansluta Wireless-G Bredbandsrouter
- 746 Kapitel 5: Konfigurera Wireless-G Bredbandsrouter
- 774 Bilaga A: Felsökning
- 791 Bilaga B: Trådlös säkerhet
- 794 Bilaga C: Uppgradera fast programvara
- 795 Bilaga D: Windows-hjälpen
- 796 Bilaga E: Hitta MAC-adress och IP-adress för Ethernet- adaptern
- 798 Bilaga F: Ordlista
- 803 Bilaga G: Specifikationer
- 805 Bilaga H: Garantiinformation
- 806 Bilaga I: Information om regler
- 817 Bilaga J: Kontaktinformation