AT&T Plug&Share 6800G User Manual
AT&T Plug&Share 6800G User Manual

AT&T Plug&Share 6800G User Manual

Wireless router 54 mbps 802.11g
Hide thumbs Also See for Plug&Share 6800G:

Advertisement

Quick Links

Plug&Share

Wireless Router

54 Mbps 802.11g
6800G

User Manual

Copyright © 2003 Advanced American Telephones. All Rights Reserved.
AT&T and the Globe Design are trademarks of AT&T Corp., licensed to Advanced
American Telephones. All marks are trademarks of their respective corporations.

Advertisement

Table of Contents
loading
Need help?

Need help?

Do you have a question about the Plug&Share 6800G and is the answer not in the manual?

Questions and answers

Subscribe to Our Youtube Channel

Summary of Contents for AT&T Plug&Share 6800G

  • Page 1: Wireless Router

    Plug&Share ™ Wireless Router 54 Mbps 802.11g 6800G User Manual Copyright © 2003 Advanced American Telephones. All Rights Reserved. AT&T and the Globe Design are trademarks of AT&T Corp., licensed to Advanced American Telephones. All marks are trademarks of their respective corporations.
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents GETTING STARTED ...4 About your new wireless network router ...4 Package contents...5 System requirements ...5 Router controls, connections and indicator lights ...6 Router installation ...7 THE SETUP WIZARD ...8 Internet connection type...8 Dynamic IP address screen ...9 PPPoE screen ...9 Static IP address screen ...10 Wireless LAN connection screen ...10...
  • Page 3 STATUS SCREENS ...38 Router information ...38 Activity logs ...39 Traffic statistics...40 Wireless client computers ...41 SHORTCUTS ...42 Parental control ...42 Gaming applications ...43 Personal web site...44 Personal FTP site ...45 Internet telephony ...46 FIRMWARE UPGRADES ...47 CONFIGURING THE WIRELESS NETWORK...48 Change network settings ...48 File &...
  • Page 4: Getting Started

    About Your New Wireless Router Your new AT&T Plug&Share Wireless Router gives you the freedom to share files, programs, storage ™ devices, scanners, printers and even broadband Internet access among all the computers in your network — without the inconvenience and expense of a tangle of network cabling. Designed for fast, easy setup and use, your new router transfers data at up to 54 Mbps (megabits per second).
  • Page 5: Package Contents

    Package Contents Please check to make sure your package contains the following items: Plug&Share Power adapter ™ Wireless Router Use ONLY the supplied adapter. Do not attempt to use any other power adapter. CD-ROM Contains printable versions of this User Manual, Quick Start Guide and Safety &...
  • Page 6: Router Controls, Connections And Indicator Lights

    Router Controls, Connections and Indicator Lights BACK LAN Ports 1- 4 RJ45 jacks for cable con- nections to a local area network. After installation and setup, you will not need cabling to wirelessly share resources throughout the network. WAN Port This port provides Internet access when connected to a DSL or cable modem.
  • Page 7: Router Installation

    Step 1: Make sure that you have Internet access Before you begin, launch your web browser to make sure you can connect to the Internet. If you can connect to web sites as usual, proceed to Step 2, below. If you cannot connect to the Internet, check your modem connections, or consult the User Manual provided by your broadband/Internet service supplier.
  • Page 8: The Setup Wizard

    Setup Wizard Basic > Advanced > Admin > Status > Shortcuts > Help Wizard Wireless ISP Connection DHCP Step 3: Run the Setup Wizard To configure your router for use, launch your web browser, then follow the steps below. NOTE: The screens you will see are stored in the router; they are not web site pages. During setup, ignore alerts that prompt you to re-connect to the Internet.
  • Page 9: Set Dynamic Ip Address

    Setup Wizard Basic > Advanced > Admin > Status > Shortcuts > Help Wizard Wireless ISP Connection DHCP Set Dynamic IP Address The following screen appears if you select Dynamic IP Address as your Internet connection type. Host Name: If your ISP requires that you enter a host name, enter it here.
  • Page 10: Static Ip Address Screen

    Setup Wizard Basic > Advanced > Admin > Status > Shortcuts > Help Wizard Wireless ISP Connection DHCP Set Wireless LAN Connection This screen displays the default settings for your wireless network. SSID (Service Set Identifier): This feature pro- vides protection against unauthorized access to your network.
  • Page 11: Security Wizard: Set Admin Password

    Basic > Advanced > Admin > Status > Shortcuts > Help Wizard Wireless ISP Connection DHCP Security Wizard: Set Admin Password You can protect against unauthorized access to network settings by entering a password here. Only those who know the password will be allowed to change network settings. NOTE: Be sure to choose a password you can remember.
  • Page 12: Security Setup Completed

    Setup Wizard Basic > Advanced > Admin > Status > Shortcuts > Help Wizard Wireless ISP Connection DHCP Security setup completed Your setup is complete. For additional security protection, turn to the Wireless Settings section (page 15). Click Back to change any settings Click Save Settings to end the setup session now.
  • Page 13: System Settings

    Basic > Advanced > Admin > Status > Shortcuts > Help System settings To change your network settings, launch your web browser, type http://ATT.Router in the address field, then press Enter. If the router page does not appear, type http://192.168.0.1 then press Enter. Click tabs in the blue menu bar at the top of the page to choose the type of settings you want to review or change.
  • Page 14: Setup Wizard

    Basic System Settings Basic > Advanced > Admin > Status > Shortcuts > Help Wizard Wireless ISP Connection DHCP Setup Wizard Click Run Wizard for a simple, step-by-step configuration of your router settings. (It is usually not neces- sary to do this after initial setup is complete.) AT&T Plug&Share 54 Mbps Wireless Router 6800G ™...
  • Page 15: Basic Wireless Settings

    Basic > Advanced > Admin > Status > Shortcuts > Help Wizard Wireless ISP Connection DHCP Wireless settings Options on this page allow you to control security features that can protect your privacy. Remember that all devices connected to the wireless network must share the same security settings. •...
  • Page 16 Basic System Settings Basic > Advanced > Admin > Status > Shortcuts > Help Wizard Wireless ISP Connection DHCP Shared Key Security (WEP: Wired Equivalent Privacy): Select this option for a moderate level of security. Phrase/Key: Enter a security phrase. If you choose the Hex Key Format (see below), you must use hexa- decimal digits (0-9, a-f).
  • Page 17: Basic Isp Connection

    Basic > Advanced > Admin > Status > Shortcuts > Help Wizard Wireless ISP Connection DHCP ISP Connection Type At this screen you must choose an Internet connection type compatible with your Internet Service Provider (ISP). If you are unsure which to choose, contact your ISP. When you make a selection, the screen will change to show options available for that connection type (see next page).
  • Page 18 Basic > Advanced > Admin > Status > Shortcuts > Help Wizard Wireless ISP Connection DHCP ISP Connection Type: Dynamic IP Address This setting is usually required for use with cable modems. Choose this setting if you don’t have to log on to the Internet when you turn on your computer (IP addresses are assigned by your ISP).
  • Page 19 Basic > Advanced > Admin > Status > Shortcuts > Help Wizard Wireless ISP Connection DHCP ISP Connection Type: PPPoE PPPoE stands for “Point to Point Protocol over Ethernet,” often used by DSL service providers. Select Dynamic PPPoE to obtain an IP address automatically for your PPPoE connection (the option most often used).
  • Page 20 Basic > Advanced > Admin > Status > Shortcuts > Help Wizard Wireless ISP Connection DHCP ISP Connection Type: Static IP Address This connection type is rarely required. Contact your ISP before choosing this option. • To set a static IP address: Contact your Internet Service Provider and obtain the IP address, subnet mask, gateway address, and DNS (domain name server) numbers required, and enter them in the fields on this screen.
  • Page 21: Dhcp Server

    Basic System Settings Basic > Advanced > Admin > Status > Shortcuts > Help Wizard Wireless ISP Connection DHCP DHCP Server When any device on your network is turned on, it must be assigned an IP address to communicate with other devices on the network.
  • Page 22: Advanced Settings

    Basic > Advanced > Admin > Status > Shortcuts > Help Virtual Server Multi-Mode Applications Filters Firewall Routing Performance Virtual Server If you want to use a network computer as a virtual server (to host web sites or FTP sites, for example) you can configure the router to direct incoming traffic to your server.
  • Page 23: Multiple Connection Applications

    Basic > Advanced > Admin > Status > Shortcuts > Help Virtual Server Multi-mode Applications Filters Firewall Routing Performance Multiple Connection Applications This option allows compatibility with applications that require multiple connections (video conferencing, Internet telephony, gaming, etc.). You can set up as many profiles as you like for applications that require multiple connections. You can enter settings for several of the most commonly used applications by clicking an Edit button in the table at the bottom of the screen.
  • Page 24: Filters

    Basic > Advanced > Admin > Status > Shortcuts > Help Virtual Server Multi-Mode Applications Filters Firewall Routing Performance Filters Filters allow you to control Internet access from networked computers. Options allow you to restrict access to specific web sites, restrict access to all web sites except those you designate, or restrict access to other computers on your local area network (LAN).
  • Page 25: Mac Filters

    Basic > Advanced > Admin > Status > Shortcuts > Help Virtual Server Multi-Mode Applications Filters Firewall Routing Performance MAC Filters A MAC address is a unique serial number for each hardware adapter. This filter allows you to block Internet and LAN access from network computers by specifying the computer’s MAC address (you can find this address by displaying the DHCP screen;...
  • Page 26: Url Blocking

    Basic > Advanced > Admin > Status > Shortcuts > Help Virtual Server Multi-Mode Applications Filters Firewall Routing Performance URL Blocking Use URL Blocking to prohibit access to groups of web sites by using key words. A URL (Uniform Resource Locator) is the Internet address of a web site (usually beginning with “http://”). The key words you enter will determine which web sites are blocked.
  • Page 27: Domain Blocking

    Basic > Advanced > Admin > Status > Shortcuts > Help Virtual Server Multi-Mode Applications Filters Firewall Routing Performance Domain Blocking Use Domain Blocking to prohibit access to specific web sites. This option allows you to enter the full name of each web site to be blocked. Domain blocking will allow or deny all types of access (http, ftp, etc.) to each web site listed.
  • Page 28: Firewall Rules

    Basic > Advanced > Admin > Status > Shortcuts > Help Virtual Server Multi-Mode Applications Filters Firewall Routing Performance Firewall Rules This feature can provide additional security protection by helping to prohibit unauthorized access to your network. • Firewall Rules: (Default Off) Click On to enable firewall protection. •...
  • Page 29: Dmz

    Basic > Advanced > Admin > Status > Shortcuts > Help Virtual Server Multi-Mode Applications Filters Firewall Routing Performance DMZ (Demilitarized Zone) is a feature that allows specified network computers unrestricted Internet access. Computers designated as DMZ are not affected by other security measures (firewall protection, parental controls, etc.).
  • Page 30: Static Routing

    Basic > Advanced > Admin > Status > Shortcuts > Help Virtual Server Multi-Mode Applications Filters Firewall Routing Performance Routing Options on this page should be changed only if necessary to manage very complex setups, such as a network that is subdivided into several sub-networks. These options can control how your router manages information between the subnetworks.
  • Page 31: Dynamic Routing

    Basic > Advanced > Admin > Status > Shortcuts > Help Virtual Server Multi-Mode Applications Filters Firewall Routing Performance Dynamic Routing Select this option to control how the router automatically builds routing information. Consult your network administrator before doing so. NOTE: Consult your Internet Service Provider (ISP) or network administrator before changing these settings.
  • Page 32: Routing Table

    Basic > Advanced > Admin > Status > Shortcuts > Help Virtual Server Multi-Mode Applications Filters Firewall Routing Performance Routing Table This screen displays existing routes to various subnetworks. • Network Address: Displays the network IP address of the connected subnetwork. •...
  • Page 33: Wireless Network Performance

    Basic > Advanced > Admin > Status > Shortcuts > Help Virtual Server Multi-Mode Applications Filters Firewall Routing Performance Wireless Performance If excessive data errors occur repeatedly, you may be able to correct the problem by adjusting the settings on this screen. The default settings usually work well, and any changes you make may degrade network performance.
  • Page 34: Administrator Settings

    Basic > Advanced > Admin > Status > Shortcuts > Help Passwords Settings Backup Other Passwords To protect your network you can set passwords to prevent unauthorized access. The Administrator you designate can change all router settings, including the passwords. Users can view settings, but cannot change them.
  • Page 35: Router Settings

    Basic > Advanced > Admin > Status > Shortcuts > Help Passwords Settings Backup Other Settings • Local Time: Click Set Time to set the date and time manually, or set the router to obtain time auto- matically by connecting to a Network Time Protocol server (NTP). Correct time setting is important for activities such as event scheduling and logging.
  • Page 36: Backup Settings

    Basic > Advanced > Admin > Status > Shortcuts > Help Passwords Settings Backup Other Backup Router System Settings At this screen you can back up all system settings by saving them in a file on your local hard drive, or restore saved settings if the router becomes unstable and needs to be reset.
  • Page 37: Other Options

    Basic > Advanced > Admin > Status > Shortcuts > Help Passwords Settings Backup Other Other Options • Ping Test: To check whether a computer is connected to the Internet or to your LAN, enter its host name or IP address, then click Ping (“Packet Internet Groper”). If the computer is currently connected to the Internet (or to your LAN) you will see a verification message (unless that computer is set to deny Ping queries;...
  • Page 38: Status Screens

    Basic > Advanced > Admin > Status > Shortcuts > Help Router Info Activity Traffic WLAN Router Information This screen displays the current status of the router (see descriptions below). • Router Information: Displays the router’s current firmware version. (See page 47 to download a more recent version if one is available.) •...
  • Page 39: Activity Logs

    Basic > Advanced > Admin > Status > Shortcuts > Help Router Info Activity Traffic WLAN Activity This screen displays a record of the most recent 200 network events. After 200 events are recorded, new entries will overwrite older ones. Each time the router is reset or turned off, all entries are deleted. The Activity Settings option allows you to keep a permanent record of these events (see below).
  • Page 40: Traffic Statistics

    Basic > Advanced > Admin > Status > Shortcuts > Help Router Info Activity Traffic WLAN Traffic Statistics This screen displays a summary of traffic handled by your wireless network (volume of data sent and received by your Local Area Network and Wide Area Network). •...
  • Page 41: Wireless Client Computers

    Basic > Advanced > Admin > Status > Shortcuts > Help Router Info Activity Traffic WLAN Wireless This screen displays a list of all client computers currently connected to your wireless router. AT&T Plug&Share 54 Mbps Wireless Router 6800G ™...
  • Page 42: Shortcuts

    Basic > Advanced > Admin > Status > Shortcuts Parental Control Gaming Personal Web Site Personal FTP Site Internet Telephony Parental Control This option allows you to restrict Internet access from networked computers. You can completely deny access to the Internet for a specific computer, or you can restrict access to a list of approved web sites (for example, you might enter "childs_school.com"...
  • Page 43: Gaming Applications

    Basic > Advanced > Admin > Status > Shortcuts Parental Control Gaming Personal Web Site Personal FTP Site Internet Telephony Gaming At this screen you can create profiles for Internet games that require multiple connections. These profiles are sometimes necessary to allow interactive gaming, by preventing other settings (such as Network Address Translation) from inhibiting the multiple connections.
  • Page 44: Personal Web Site

    Basic > Advanced > Admin > Status > Shortcuts Parental Control Gaming Personal Web Site Personal FTP Site Internet Telephony Personal Web Site This option allows you to designate a network computer as a virtual server to host your personal web site. You can create a profile for each site, so that site visitors will be directed to the server hosting that site.
  • Page 45: Personal Ftp Site

    Basic > Advanced > Admin > Status > Shortcuts Parental Control Gaming Personal Web Site Personal FTP Site Internet Telephony Personal FTP Site This option allows you to designate a network computer as a virtual server to host your personal FTP site. You can create a profile for each site, so that site visitors will be directed to the server hosting that site.
  • Page 46: Internet Telephony

    Basic > Advanced > Admin > Status > Shortcuts Parental Control Gaming Personal Web Site Personal FTP Site Internet Telephony Internet Telephony (VoIP) At this screen you can create profiles for Internet telephone services that require multiple connections. These profiles are sometimes necessary to allow Internet telephone use, by preventing other settings (such as Network Address Translation) from inhibiting the multiple connections.
  • Page 47: Firmware Upgrades

    Upgrades Basic > Advanced > Admin > Status > Shortcuts > Help Firmware Upgrade At this screen you can check to see if a new firmware version is available, and install it. (Firmware controls your router’s operation, and newer versions may give you more options or increase performance.) Before downloading and installing new firmware, you should connect your computer to the router with an Ethernet cable (see page 7).
  • Page 48: Configuring The Wireless Network

    Change Network Settings After your wireless network is installed you can view or change settings at any time. Launch your Internet browser and enter http://ATT.Router in the URL (web address) field. If the router page does not appear, enter http://192.168.0.1 Choose the types of settings you want to view or change.
  • Page 49: File & Print Sharing For Windows ® Xp

    Configuring the Wireless Network — Windows Windows • Windows 2000 • Windows ® ® Configure Windows XP for Network Sharing ® Caution Before making any changes to your networking settings, please review this section carefully. Failure to follow these instructions precisely may result in the inability to log into your network or computer.
  • Page 50 Configuring the Wireless Network — Windows Windows • Windows 2000 • Windows ® ® AT&T Plug&Share 54 Mbps Wireless Router 6800G ™ ® Me/98 SE ® Step 4 Click Wireless Network Connection. Step 5 Click the Properties button. Step 6 Make sure File and Printer Sharing for Microsoft Networks appears in this list, and check it if it is unchecked.
  • Page 51 Configuring the Wireless Network — Windows Windows • Windows 2000 • Windows ® ® AT&T Plug&Share 54 Mbps Wireless Router 6800G ™ ® Me/98 SE ® Step 7 Highlight the My Computer icon on your desktop, then click the right mouse button. Scroll down to click on Properties.
  • Page 52 Configuring the Wireless Network — Windows Windows • Windows 2000 • Windows ® ® AT&T Plug&Share 54 Mbps Wireless Router 6800G ™ ® Me/98 SE ® Step 10 When configuration is complete, you must re- start Windows ® When Windows to enter a user name and password.
  • Page 53 Configuring the Wireless Network — Windows Windows • Windows 2000 • Windows ® ® Configure Windows XP for Printer Sharing ® AT&T Plug&Share 54 Mbps Wireless Router 6800G ™ ® Me/98 SE ® Step 1 Click Start > Printers and Faxes. Step 2 Place the cursor on the printer you want to share, then click the right mouse button.
  • Page 54 Configuring the Wireless Network — Windows Windows • Windows 2000 • Windows ® ® Configure Windows XP for File Sharing ® AT&T Plug&Share 54 Mbps Wireless Router 6800G ™ ® Me/98 SE ® Step 1 Double-click the My Computer icon on your desktop.
  • Page 55 Configuring the Wireless Network — Windows Windows • Windows 2000 • Windows ® ® To Share Network Files in Windows AT&T Plug&Share 54 Mbps Wireless Router 6800G ™ ® Me/98 SE ® ® Step 1 Double-click the My Network Places icon on your desktop.
  • Page 56: File & Print Sharing For Windows ® 2000

    Configuring the Wireless Network — Windows Windows XP • Windows 2000 • Windows ® ® Configure Windows 2000 for Network Sharing ® Caution Before making any changes to your networking settings, please review this section carefully. Failure to follow these instructions precisely may result in the inability to log into your network or computer.
  • Page 57 Configuring the Wireless Network — Windows Windows XP • Windows 2000 • Windows ® ® AT&T Plug&Share 54 Mbps Wireless Router 6800G ™ 2000 ® Me/98 SE ® Step 5 Click Start > Settings > Control Panel. Step 6 Double-click System. Step 7 Click the Properties button.
  • Page 58 Configuring the Wireless Network — Windows Windows XP • Windows 2000 • Windows ® ® AT&T Plug&Share 54 Mbps Wireless Router 6800G ™ 2000 ® Me/98 SE ® Step 9 When configuration is complete, you must re-start Windows When Windows to enter a user name and password.
  • Page 59 Configuring the Wireless Network — Windows Windows XP • Windows 2000 • Windows ® ® Configure Windows 2000 for Printer Sharing ® AT&T Plug&Share 54 Mbps Wireless Router 6800G ™ 2000 ® Me/98 SE ® Step 1 Click Start > Settings >...
  • Page 60 Configuring the Wireless Network — Windows Windows XP • Windows 2000 • Windows ® ® Configure Windows 2000 for File Sharing ® AT&T Plug&Share 54 Mbps Wireless Router 6800G ™ 2000 ® Me/98 SE ® Step 1 Double-click the My Computer icon on your desktop.
  • Page 61 Configuring the Wireless Network — Windows Windows XP • Windows 2000 • Windows ® ® To Share Network Files in Windows AT&T Plug&Share 54 Mbps Wireless Router 6800G ™ 2000 ® Me/98 SE ® 2000 ® Step 1 Double-click the My Network Places icon on your desktop.
  • Page 62: File & Print Sharing For Windows Me And 98 Se

    Configuring the Wireless Network — Windows Windows XP • Windows 2000 • Windows ® ® Configure Windows 98/Me for Network Sharing ® Caution Before making any changes to your networking settings, please review this section carefully. Failure to follow these instructions precisely may result in the inability to log into your network or computer.
  • Page 63 Configuring the Wireless Network — Windows Windows XP • Windows 2000 • Windows ® ® AT&T Plug&Share 54 Mbps Wireless Router 6800G ™ 98 SE/Windows ® ® Me/98 SE ® Step 5 Click the Access Control tab at the top of this screen, then click on the Share- Level access control button.
  • Page 64 Configuring the Wireless Network — Windows Windows XP • Windows 2000 • Windows ® ® AT&T Plug&Share 54 Mbps Wireless Router 6800G ™ 98 SE/Windows ® ® Me/98 SE ® Step 9 To verify that configuration is complete, double- click the Network Neighborhood icon on your desktop.
  • Page 65 Configuring the Wireless Network — Windows Windows XP • Windows 2000 • Windows ® ® Configure Windows 98/Me for Printer Sharing ® AT&T Plug&Share 54 Mbps Wireless Router 6800G ™ 98 SE/Windows ® ® Me/98 SE ® Step 1 Click Start > Settings > Printers. Step 2 Place the cursor on the printer you want to share, then click the right mouse button and scroll down...
  • Page 66 Configuring the Wireless Network — Windows Windows XP • Windows 2000 • Windows ® ® Configure Windows 98/Me for File Sharing ® AT&T Plug&Share 54 Mbps Wireless Router 6800G ™ 98 SE/Windows ® ® Me/98 SE ® Step 1 Double-click the My Computer icon on your desktop.
  • Page 67 Configuring the Wireless Network — Windows Windows XP • Windows 2000 • Windows ® ® To Share Network Files in Windows AT&T Plug&Share 54 Mbps Wireless Router 6800G ™ 98 SE/Windows ® ® Me/98 SE ® 98/Me ® Step 1 Double-click the Network Neighborhood icon on your desktop.
  • Page 68: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting If your router does not work properly, try the following suggestions before seeking repair assistance. Problem Solution No lights on the router No access to router Cannot connect to Help Internet pages not updating Cannot remember password Cannot connect to the Internet AT&T Plug&Share 54 Mbps Wireless Router 6800G ™...
  • Page 69 Problem Solution Other wireless devices cannot connect to the router Corrective procedures (try these only if suggestions on previous pages have not worked) To reboot the router This procedure will restart the router and restore all current settings. To restore saved router settings This procedure will delete all current settings and restore those that were in place when you last...
  • Page 70 Corrective procedures (continued from previous page) Set Windows automatically detect IP settings Consult your network administrator before attempting this change. If you still have difficulty operating this product, or if you need more information or help, please visit our website at or call our Customer Service Center at AT&T Plug&Share 54 Mbps Wireless Router 6800G...
  • Page 71: Glossary

    Glossary Access Point Access points are the contact points (wireless routers and transmitters) in a wireless LAN that are connected to an Ethernet hub or server. Users can roam within the range of access points and their wireless device connections are passed from one access point to the next.
  • Page 72: Network Administrator

    Gateway Gateways are computers that convert protocols enabling different networks, applications, and operating systems to exchange information. Host Name The name given to a computer or client station that acts as a source for information on the network. HTTP HTTP (HyperText Transfer Protocol) is the com- munications protocol used to connect to servers on the World Wide Web.
  • Page 73 Packet A packet is a portion of data that is transmitted in network communications. Packets are also sometimes called frames and datagrams. Packets contain not only data, but also the destination IP address. Passphrase A Passphrase is used within the WPA-PSK mode to enable a client to initiate authentication with a router.
  • Page 74: Virtual Servers

    SMTP SMTP (Simple Mail Transfer Protocol) is the stan- dard Internet e-mail protocol. SMTP is a TCP/IP protocol defining message format and includes a message transfer agent that stores and forwards mail. SNMP SNMP (Simple Network Management Protocol) is a widely used network monitoring and control protocol.
  • Page 75 Glossary Wireless LAN (WLAN) Wireless LANs are local area networks that use wireless communications for transmitting data. Transmissions are usually in the 2.4 GHz band. WLAN devices do not need to be lined up for communications like infrared devices. WLAN devices use routers which are connected to the wired LAN and provide connectivity to the LAN.
  • Page 76: Technical Specifications

    Technical Specifications Standards • IEEE 802.11 • IEEE 802.11b • IEEE 802.11g • IEEE 802.3u • IEEE 802.3 Operating Systems • Windows XP, 2000, Me, 98 SE ® VPN Pass Through/Multi-Sessions • PPTP • L2TP • IPSec Advanced Firewall Features •...
  • Page 77 Questions? Call 1-877-800-5400 or visit www.plugandshare.att.com Copyright © 2003 Advanced American Telephones. All Rights Reserved. AT&T and the Globe Design are trademarks of AT&T Corp., licensed to Advanced American Telephones. All marks are trademarks of their respective corporations. Issue 1.3 AT&T 11/20/03...

This manual is also suitable for:

6800g - plug and share wireless router

Table of Contents

Save PDF