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Glossary of Wireless Networking Terms
DHCP:
Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol. This protocol automatically
configures the TCP/IP settings of every computer on your home network.
DNS Server Address:
DNS stands for Domain Name System, which allows
Internet host computers to have a domain name (such as belkin.com) and
one or more IP addresses (such as 192.34.45.8). A DNS server keeps a
database of host computers and their respective domain names and IP
addresses, so that when a domain name is requested (as in typing
"belkin.com" into your Internet browser), the user is sent to the proper
IP address. The DNS server address used by the computers on your home
network is the location of the DNS server your ISP has assigned.
DSL Modem:
DSL stands for Digital Subscriber Line. A DSL modem uses
your existing phone lines to transmit data at high speeds.
Ethernet:
A standard for computer networks. Ethernet networks are
connected by special cables and switches, and move data around at up
to 100 million bits-per-second [? or, megabits-per-second (Mbps)].
IP Address:
IP stands for Internet Protocol. An IP address consists of a
series of four numbers, separated by periods, that identifies a single,
unique Internet computer host. Example: 192.34.45.8.
ISP:
Internet Service Provider. An ISP is a business that provides
connectivity to the Internet for individuals and other businesses
or organizations.
ISP Gateway Address:
(See ISP for definition.) The ISP Gateway Address is
an IP address for the Internet router located at the ISP's office. This
address is required only when using a cable or DSL modem.
LAN:
Local Area Network. A LAN is a group of computers and devices
connected together in a relatively small area (such as a house or an
office). Your home network is considered a LAN.
MAC Address:
MAC stands for Media Access Control. A MAC address is the
hardware address of a device connected to a network. A MAC address is
unique (different) for every device.
NAT:
Network Address Translation. This process allows all of the computers
on your home network to use one IP address. Using the NAT capability of
the Belkin 4-Port Cable/DSL Gateway Router, you can access the Internet
from any computer on your home network without having to purchase
more IP addresses from your ISP.
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PPPoE:
is a method of secure data transmission originally created for dial-up
connections; PPPoE is for Ethernet connections.
SPI:
Internet security provided by your Belkin 4-Port Cable/DSL Gateway
Router. Using SPI, the gateway acts as a "firewall," protecting your
network from computer hackers.
Subnet Mask:
information provided by your ISP, is a set of four numbers configured
like an IP address. It is used to create IP address numbers used only
within a particular network (as opposed to valid IP address numbers
recognized by the Internet, which must be assigned by InterNIC).
TCP/IP:
standard protocol for data transmission over the Internet.
WAN:
geographically separate areas.
Glossary of Wireless Networking Terms
Point-to-Point Protocol over Ethernet. Point-to-Point Protocol
Stateful Packet Inspection. SPI is the type of corporate-grade
A subnet mask, which may be a part of the TCP/IP
Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol. This is the
Wide Area Network. A WAN connects computers located in
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