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ZyXEL Communications ZyXEL XtremeMIMO X-550 User Manual

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802.11g Wireless Broadband Router
User's Guide
February 2006
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  • Page 1 ZyXEL X-550 User’s Guide ZyXEL X-550 XtremeMIMO 802.11g Wireless Broadband Router User’s Guide February 2006 Version 1.1...

  • Page 2: Copyright

    ZyXEL Communications Corporation. Published by ZyXEL Communications Corporation. All rights reserved. Disclaimer ZyXEL does not assume any liability arising out of the application or use of any products, or software described herein.

  • Page 3: Federal Communications Commission (Fcc) Interference Statement

    Federal Communications Commission (FCC) The device complies with Part 15 of FCC rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: • This device may not cause harmful interference. • This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operations. This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules.

  • Page 4: Online Registration

    ZyXEL X-550 User’s Guide ZyXEL warrants to the original end user (purchaser) that this product is free from any defects in materials or workmanship for a period of up to two (2) years from the date of purchase. During the warranty period and upon proof of purchase, should the product have indications of failure due to faulty workmanship and/or materials, ZyXEL will, at its discretion, repair or replace the defective products or components without charge for either parts or labor and to whatever extent it shall deem necessary to restore the product or components to proper operating...

  • Page 5: Customer Support

    NORTH support@zyxel.com AMERICA “+” is the (prefix) number you enter to make an international telephone call. TELEPHONE WEB SITE +1-800-978-7222 www.us.zyxel.com ZyXEL X-550 User’s Guide Customer Support REGULAR MAIL ZyXEL Communications Inc. 1130 N. Miller St. Anaheim CA 92806-2001 U.S.A.

  • Page 6: Table Of Contents

    ZyXEL X-550 User’s Guide Table of Contents XtremeMIMO 802.11g Wireless Broadband Router ...i Copyright ... ii Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Interference Statement ... iii ZyXEL Limited Warranty ...iv Customer Support ...v Table of Contents ...vi Preface... viii Chapter 1 Getting To Know Your X-550 ... 1-2 About Your ZyXEL X-550 ...
  • Page 7 3.2.9 ADVANCED - Firewall ... 3-26 3.2.10 ADVANCED - Inbound Filter... 3-27 3.2.11 ADVANCED - Wireless ... 3-29 3.2.12 ADVANCED - Schedules ... 3-30 TOOLS ...3-32 3.3.1 TOOLS - Admin... 3-32 3.3.2 TOOLS - Time ... 3-34 3.3.3 TOOLS - Syslog ... 3-35 3.3.4 TOOLS - Email ...

  • Page 8: Related Documentation

    ZyXEL X-550 User’s Guide Congratulations on your purchase of the XtremeMIMO manual is designed to guide you through the configuration of your ZyXEL X-550 for its various applications. This manual may refer to the X-550 or 802.11g Secure Wireless Broadband Router with Firewall as the Router.

  • Page 9: Minimum System Requirements

    THE TIP SYMBOL INDICATES HELPFULL INFORMATION AND TIPS TO IMPROVE YOUR NETWORK EXPERIENCE. THE CAUTION SYMBOL ALERTS YOU TO SITUATIONS THAT COMPROMISE YOUR SECURITY. LIKE NOTES AND TIPS, THE IMPORTANT SYMBOL INDICATES INFORMATION THAT CAN IMPROVE NETWORKING. THIS INFORMATION SHOULD NOT BE OVERLOOKED. Package Contents •...

  • Page 10: Chapter 1 Getting To Know Your X-550

    ZyXEL X-550 User’s Guide This chapter introduces the ZyXEL X-550 and prepares you to use the ZyXEL Utility. About Your ZyXEL X-550 The ZyXEL X-550 XtremeMIMO wireless router that supports high-speed wireless networking in Home, SOHO, or even SMB environments. Unlike most routers, the X-550 provides data transfers at up to 108 Mbps (compared to the standard 54 Mbps) when coupled with other MIMO products.

  • Page 11: Hardware Overview

    1.3 Hardware Overview 1.3.1 Real Panel POWER Antenna Connections and/or Features POWER LAN 1-4 Auto MDI/MDIX LAN Ports Auto MDI/MDIX WAN Port ON/OFF WLAN Slide Switch RESET Reset Button Port Antenna LAN 4 ..1 ON/OFF (WLAN) Description Connect the barrel type connector of the included *power adaptor to this power socket.

  • Page 12: Front Panel Leds

    ZyXEL X-550 User’s Guide 1.3.2 Front Panel LEDs LED’s A solid light indicates a proper connection to the power supply. POWER A solid light indicates a connection to an Ethernet-enabled computer. Blinking LAN1~4 indicates data transmission. A solid light indicates a connection to a Cable or DSL broadband modem. Blinking indicates data transmission.

  • Page 13: Installation Considerations

    1.4 Installation Considerations The following recommendations should only be used as a reference. optimal solution may vary. The X-550 XtremeMIMO Wireless Router allows you to access your network using a wireless connection, from virtually anywhere within its operating range. Keep in mind; however, that the number, thickness and location of walls, ceilings, or other objects that the wireless signals must pass through, may limit said range.

  • Page 15: Chapter 2 Wireless Lan Networking

    This chapter provides background information on general wireless LAN networking technology and HE INFORMATION IN THIS SECTION IS FOR YOUR REFERENCE. SETTINGS AND PARTICULARLY SECURITY SETTTINGS SHOULD ONLY BE DONE BY AN AUTHORIZED ADMINISTRATOR. 2.1 Overview This section introduces the wireless LAN(WLAN) and some basic scenarios. SSID The SSID (Service Set Identity) is a unique name shared among all wireless devices in a wireless network.
  • Page 16 ZyXEL X-550 User’s Guide Ad-Hoc (IBSS) Ad-hoc mode does not require an access point or a wired network. Two or more wireless stations communicate directly to each other. An ad-hoc network may sometimes be referred to as an Independent Basic Service Set (IBSS). To set up an ad-hoc network, configure all wireless stations in ad-hoc network type and use the same SSID and channel.
  • Page 17 ZyXEL X-550 User’s Guide Figure 2-3 Infrastructure Network Example Roaming In an infrastructure network, wireless stations are able to switch from one BSS to another as they move between the coverage areas. During this period, the wireless stations maintain uninterrupted connection to the network.

  • Page 19: Chapter 3 Using The Configuration Menu

    Whenever you want to configure your X-550, you can access the Configuration Menu by opening the Web-browser and typing in the IP Address of the X-550. The X-550’s default IP Address is http://192.168.10.1 • Open the Web browser. • Type in the IP Address of the Router (http://192.168.10.1). If you have changed the default IP Address assigned to the X-550, make sure to enter the correct IP Address.

  • Page 20: Basic

    ZyXEL X-550 User’s Guide 3.1 BASIC The Basic tab provides the following configuration options: • Start *brings you back to the Wizard and Introductions page • WAN *allows you to manually configure your WAN settings • LAN *allows you to manually configure your LAN settings •...

  • Page 21: Basic - Wan

    3.1.2 BASIC - WAN The WAN (Wide Area Network) section is where you configure how your internal network connects to the Internet. There are several connection types to choose from: Static IP, DHCP & PPPoE*. If you are unsure of your connection method, please contact your Internet Service Provider for details. If using PPoE, any PPPoE client software on your computer must be removed or disabled prior to the setup of your X-550.

  • Page 22: Pppoe Wan Mode

    ZyXEL X-550 User’s Guide PPPoE WAN Mode Select this option if your ISP requires you to use a PPPoE (Point to Point Protocol over Ethernet) connection. This method of connection requires you to enter a Username and Password (provided by your Internet Service Provider) to gain access to the Internet.
  • Page 23 ZyXEL X-550 User’s Guide Advanced Figure 3-4 WAN- Advanced Any changes to these options apply to all WAN modes *Static IP/Dynamic IP/PPPoE. Use These DNS Servers: This option should be enabled if your ISP requires you to enter the DNS Server information. You will then be able to enter a primary and secondary DNS server.

  • Page 24: Basic - Lan

    ZyXEL X-550 User’s Guide of filters, go to the ADVANCED -> Inbound Filter screen and create a new filter. MAC Cloning Enabled: Some ISP's may check your computer's MAC address. Each networking device has its own unique MAC address defined by the hardware manufacturer. Some ISP's record the MAC address of the network adapter in the computer or router used to initially connect to their service.

  • Page 25: Basic - Dhcp

    3.1.4 BASIC - DHCP DHCP stands for Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol. The DHCP section is where you configure the built-in DHCP Server to assign IP addresses to the computers and other devices on your local area network (LAN). DHCP SETTINGS Enable DHCP Server: Once your Wireless router is properly configured and this option is enabled, the DHCP Server will manage the IP addresses and other network configuration information for computers and other devices connected to...

  • Page 26: Number Of Dynamic Dhcp Clients

    ZyXEL X-550 User’s Guide Example: Your Wireless router uses 192.168.0.1 for the IP address. You've assigned a computer that you want to designate as a Web server with a static IP address of 192.168.0.3. You've assigned another computer that you want to designate as an FTP server with a static IP address of 192.168.0.4. Therefore the starting IP address for your DHCP IP address range needs to be 5 or greater.

  • Page 27: Static Dhcp Client List

    Windows 2000 Go to your Start menu, select Programs, select Accessories, and select Command Windows XP Prompt. At the command prompt type ipconfig /all and hit Enter. The physical address displayed for the adapter connecting to the router is the MAC address. Mac OS X Go to the Apple Menu, select System Preferences, select Network, and select the Ethernet Adapter connecting to the Wireless router.

  • Page 28: Basic Wireless Setting

    ZyXEL X-550 User’s Guide BASIC WIRELESS SETTING Wireless Radio: This indicates whether or not the WLAN of the X-550 is turned on or off. Please use the dip switch at the rear of the X-550 to manually enable or disable the WLAN. Wireless Network Name: When you are browsing for available wireless networks, this is the name that will appear in the list (unless Visibility Status is set to Invisible, see below).

  • Page 29: Wpa-Personal

    know the key. The key is a string of characters that you create. When using WEP, you must determine the level of encryption. The type of encryption determines the key length. 128-bit encryption requires a longer key than 64-bit encryption. Keys are defined by entering in a string in HEX (hexadecimal - using characters 0-9, A-F) or ASCII (American Standard Code for Information Interchange - alphanumeric characters) format.
  • Page 30 ZyXEL X-550 User’s Guide RADIUS Server Port: The port number used to connect to the authentication server. RADIUS Server Shared Secret: A pass-phrase that must match with the authentication server. MAC Address Authentication: If this is selected, the user must connect from the same computer whenever logging into the wireless network.

  • Page 31: Advanced

    3.2 ADVANCED The Advanced tab provides the following configuration options: Game Hosting, Virtual Server, Applications, StreamEngine™, Routing, Access Control, Web Filter, MAC Filter, Firewall, Inbound Filter, Wireless and Schedules. 3.2.1 ADVANCED - Game Hosting Multiple connections are required by some applications, such as internet games, video conferencing, Internet telephony, and others.

  • Page 32: Game Rules List

    ZyXEL X-550 User’s Guide Name: Give the Gaming Rule a name that is meaningful to you, for example Game Server. You can also select from a list of popular games, and many of the remaining configuration values will be filled in accordingly. However, you should check whether the port values have changed since this list was created, and you must fill in the IP address field.

  • Page 33: Advanced - Virtual Server

    3.2.2 ADVANCED - Virtual Server The Virtual Server option gives Internet users access to services on your LAN. This feature is useful for hosting online services such as FTP, Web, or game servers. For each Virtual Server, you define a public port on your router for redirection to an internal LAN IP Address and LAN port.

  • Page 34: Virtual Servers List

    ZyXEL X-550 User’s Guide ADD/EDIT VIRTUAL SERVER In this section you can add an entry to the Virtual Servers List below or edit an existing entry. Enable: Entries in the list can be either active (enabled) or inactive (disabled). Name: Assign a meaningful name to the virtual server, for example Web Server.

  • Page 35: Advanced - Applications

    3.2.3 ADVANCED - Applications APPLICATION LEVEL GATEWAY (ALG) CONFIGURATON Here you can enable or disable ALGs. Some protocols and applications require special handling of the IP payload to make them work with network address translation (NAT). Each ALG provides special handling for a specific protocol or application.
  • Page 36 ZyXEL X-550 User’s Guide ADVANCED -> Virtual Server page if you want to host an FTP server. NetMeeting: Allows Microsoft NetMeeting clients to communicate across NAT. Note that if you want your buddies to call you, you should also set up a virtual server for NetMeeting. Refer to the ADVANCED -> Virtual Server page for information on how to set up a virtual server.

  • Page 37: Special Applications Rules List

    Save: Clicking Save saves the new or edited Special Applications Rule in the following list. When finished updating the Special Applications entries, you must still click the Save Settings button at the top of the page to make the changes permanent. With this Special Application Rule enabled, the router will open up a range of ports from 6000-6200 for incoming traffic from the Internet, whenever any computer on the internal network opens up an application that sends data to the Internet using a port in the range of 6500-6700.
  • Page 38 ZyXEL X-550 User’s Guide have network priority. Dynamic Fragmentation: This option should be enabled when you have a slow Internet uplink. It helps to reduce the impact that large low priority network packets can have on more urgent ones by breaking the large packets into several smaller packets.

  • Page 39: Advanced - Routing

    Destination IP Range: The rule applies to a flow of messages whose WAN-side IP address falls within the range set here. Destination Port Range: The rule applies to a flow of messages whose WAN-side port number is within the range set here. Save: Clicking Save saves the new or edited StreamEngine™...

  • Page 40: Routes List

    ZyXEL X-550 User’s Guide Gateway: Specifies the next hop to be taken if this route is used. A gateway of 0.0.0.0 implies there is no next hop, and the IP address matched is directly connected to the router on the interface specified: LAN or WAN. Interface: Specifies the interface -- LAN or WAN -- that the IP packet must use to transit out of the router, when this route is used.

  • Page 41: Access Control Rules List

    ENABLE By default, the Access Control feature is disabled. If you need Access Control, check this option, and you will see the following configuration sections. When Access Control is disabled, every device on the LAN has unrestricted access to the Internet.

  • Page 42: Advanced - Web Filter

    ZyXEL X-550 User’s Guide 3.2.7 ADVANCED - WEB Filter The Web Filter section is where you add the Web sites to be used for Access Control. ADD/EDIT WEB SITE This is where you can add Web sites to the Allowed Web Site List or change entries in the Allowed Web Site List.

  • Page 43: Advanced - Mac Filter

    icon, or deleted by clicking the Delete icon. When you click the Edit icon, the item is highlighted, and the "Edit Web Site" section is activated for editing. 3.2.8 ADVANCED - MAC Filter The MAC address filter section can be used to filter network access by machines based on the unique MAC addresses of their network adapter(s).

  • Page 44: Add Mac Address

    ZyXEL X-550 User’s Guide Filter Wired Clients: When this is selected, the MAC address filters will be applied to wired network clients. ADD MAC ADDRESS In this section, you can add entries to the MAC Address List below, or edit existing entries. Enable: MAC address entries can be activated or deactivated with this checkbox.

  • Page 45: Firewall Settings

    FIREWALL SETTINGS Enable SPI: SPI ("stateful packet inspection" also known as "dynamic packet filtering") helps to prevent cyberattacks by tracking more state per session. It validates that the traffic passing through that session conforms to the protocol. When SPI is enabled, the extra state information will be reported on the Status -> Active Sessions page.
  • Page 46 ZyXEL X-550 User’s Guide ADD INBOUND FILTER RULE Here you can add entries to the Inbound Filter Rules List below, or edit existing entries. Name: Enter a name for the rule that is meaningful to you. Action: The rule can either Allow or Deny messages. Source IP Range: Define the ranges of Internet addresses this rule applies to.

  • Page 47: Advanced - Wireless

    Deny: Prevent all WAN users from accessing the related capability. (LAN users are not affected by Inbound Filter Rules.) 3.2.11 ADVANCED - Wireless ADVANCED WIRELESS SETTINGS Fragmentation Threshold: This setting should remain at its default value of 2346. Setting the Fragmentation value too low may result in poor performance.

  • Page 48: Advanced - Schedules

    ZyXEL X-550 User’s Guide regulatory domains. This supplement to the 802.11 specifications defines the physical layer requirements (channelization, hopping patterns, new values for current MIB attributes, and other requirements to extend the operation of 802.11 WLANs to new regulatory domains (countries). The current 802.11 standard defines operation in only a few regulatory domains (countries).

  • Page 49: Schedule Rules List

    ZyXEL X-550 User’s Guide Name: Give the schedule a name that is meaningful to you, such as "Weekday rule". Day(s): Place a checkmark in the boxes for the desired days or select the All Week radio button to select all seven days of the week.

  • Page 50: Tools

    ZyXEL X-550 User’s Guide 3.3 TOOLS The Tools tab provides the following configuration options: Admin, Time, Syslog, Email, System, Firmware and Dynamic DNS. 3.3.1 TOOLS - Admin The Admin option is used to set a password for access to the Web-based management. By default there is no password configured.

  • Page 51: Save And Restore Configuration

    Remote Admin Port: The port that you will use to address the management interface from the Internet. For example, if you specify port 1080 here, then, to access the router from the Internet, you would use a URL of the form: http://my.domain.com:1080/.

  • Page 52: Tools - Time

    ZyXEL X-550 User’s Guide 3.3.2 TOOLS - Time The Time Configuration option allows you to configure, update, and maintain the correct time on the router's internal system clock. From this section you can set the time zone that you are in and set the Time Server.

  • Page 53: Tools - Syslog

    NTP Server: Select a Network Time Server for synchronization. You can type in the address of a time server or select one from the list. If you have trouble using one server, select another. Set the Date and Time Manually If you do not have the NTP Server option in effect, you can either manually set the time for your router here, or you can click the Copy Your Computer's Time Settings button to copy the time from the computer you are using.

  • Page 54: Tools - Email

    ZyXEL X-550 User’s Guide 3.3.4 TOOLS - Email The Email feature can be used to send the system log files, router alert messages, and firmware update notification to your email address. ENABLE Enable Email Notification: When this option is enabled, router activity logs or firmware upgrade notifications can be emailed to a designated email address, and the following parameters are displayed.

  • Page 55: Tools - System

    EMAIL LOG WHEN FULL OR ON SCHEDULE On Log Full Select this option if you want logs to be sent by email when the log is full. On Schedule Select this option if you want logs to be sent by email according to a schedule. Schedule If you selected the Schedule option, select one of the defined schedule rules.

  • Page 56: Tools - Firmware

    ZyXEL X-550 User’s Guide 3.3.6 TOOLS - Firmware The Firmware Upgrade section can be used to update your router to the latest firmware code to improve functionality and performance. To upgrade the firmware, follow these steps: Click the Browse button to locate the Wireless upgrade file on your computer. Once you have found the file to be used, click the Upload button below to start the firmware upgrade process.

  • Page 57: Tools - Ddns (Dynamic Dns)

    Some firmware upgrades reset the router's configuration options to the factory defaults. Before performing an upgrade, be sure to save the current configuration from the TOOLS -> Admin screen. Upload Once you have a firmware update on your computer, use this option to browse for the file and then upload the information into the router.
  • Page 58 ZyXEL X-550 User’s Guide key, enter that key in all three fields. Password or Key Enter the password or key provided by your service provider. If the Dynamic DNS provider supplies only a key, enter that key in all three fields. Verify Password or Key Re-type the password or key provided by your service provider.

  • Page 59: Staus

    3.4 STAUS The Status tab provides the following configuration options: Device Info, Wireless, Routing, Logs, Statistics and Active Sessions. 3.4.1 STATUS - Device info All of your Internet and network connection details are displayed on the Device Info page. The firmware version is also displayed here.

  • Page 60: Status - Logs

    ZyXEL X-550 User’s Guide NUMBER OF WIRELESS CLIENTS MAC Address The Ethernet ID (MAC address) of the wireless client. IP Address The LAN-side IP address of the client. Mode The transmission standard being used by the client. Values are 11a, 11b, or 11g for 802.11a, 802.11b, or 802.11g respectively.
  • Page 61 What to View Select the kinds of events that you want to view. • Firewall and Security • System • Router Status View Levels Select the level of events that you want to view. • Critical • Warning • Informational Apply Log Settings Now Click this button after changing Log Options to make them effective and permanent.

  • Page 62: Status - Statistics

    ZyXEL X-550 User’s Guide 3.4.4 STATUS - Statistics The Statistics page displays all of the LAN, WAN, and Wireless packet transmit and receive statistics. STATISTICS Sent The number of packets sent from the router. Received The number of packets received by the router. TX Packets Dropped The # of packets that were dropped transmitting, due to errors, collisions, or router resource limitations.

  • Page 63: Glossary

    ZyXEL X-550 User’s Guide Glossary Access Control List ACL. This is a database of network devices that are allowed to access resources on the network. Access Point AP. Device that allows wireless clients to connect to it and access the network ActiveX A Microsoft specification for the interaction of software components.
  • Page 64 ZyXEL X-550 User’s Guide Automatic Private IP Addressing APIPA. An IP address that that a Windows computer will assign itself when it is configured to obtain an IP address automatically but no DHCP server is available on the network Backward Compatible The ability for new devices to communicate and interact with older legacy devices to guarantee interoperability Bandwidth...
  • Page 65 Client A program or user that requests data from a server Collision When do two devices on the same Ethernet network try and transmit data at the exact same time. Cookie Information that is stored on the hard drive of your computer that holds your preferences to the site that gave your computer the cookie Data Information that has been translated into binary so that it can be processed or moved to another device...
  • Page 66 ZyXEL X-550 User’s Guide An electronic method of providing credentials to a server in order to have access to it or a network Direct Sequence Spread Spectrum DSSS: Modulation technique used by 802.11b wireless devices "Demilitarized Zone". A computer that logically sits in a "no-mans land" between the LAN and the WAN.
  • Page 67 File sharing Allowing data from computers on a network to be accessed by other computers on the network with different levels of access rights Firewall A device that protects resources of the Local Area Network from unauthorized users outside of the local network Firmware Programming that is inserted into a hardware device that tells it how to function...
  • Page 68 ZyXEL X-550 User’s Guide HTTP Hypertext Transfer Protocol is used to transfer files from HTTP servers (web servers) to HTTP clients (web browsers) HTTPS HTTP over SSL is used to encrypt and decrypt HTTP transmissions A networking device that connects multiple devices together ICMP Internet Control Message Protocol IEEE...
  • Page 69 IP address A 32-bit number, when talking about Internet Protocol Version 4, that identifies each computer that transmits data on the Internet or on an Intranet IPsec Internet Protocol Security Internetwork Packet Exchange is a networking protocol developed by Novel to enable their Netware clients and servers to communicate Internet Service Provider Java...
  • Page 70 ZyXEL X-550 User’s Guide Megabits per second Medium Dependent Interface is an Ethernet port for a connection to a straight-through cable MDIX Medium Dependent Interface Crossover, is an Ethernet port for a connection to a crossover cable Management Information Base is a set of objects that can be managed by using SNMP Modem A device that Modulates digital signals from a computer to an analog signal in order to transmit the signal over phone lines.
  • Page 71 OFDM Orthogonal Frequency-Division Multiplexing is the modulation technique for both 802.11a and 802.11g Open Systems Interconnection is the reference model for how data should travel between two devices on a network OSPF Open Shortest Path First is a routing protocol that is used more than RIP in larger scale networks because only changes to the routing table are sent to all the other routers in the network as opposed to sending the entire routing table at a regular interval, which is how RIP functions Password...
  • Page 72 ZyXEL X-550 User’s Guide Quality of Service RADIUS Remote Authentication Dial-In User Service allows for remote users to dial into a central server and be authenticated in order to access resources on a network Reboot To restart a computer and reload it's operating software or firmware from nonvolatile storage. Rendezvous Apple's version of UPnP, which allows for devices on a network to discover each other and be connected without the need to configure any settings...
  • Page 73 Simple Mail Transfer Protocol SNMP Simple Network Management Protocol SOHO Small Office/Home Office Stateful Packet Inspection Secure Shell is a command line interface that allows for secure connections to remote computers SSID Service Set Identifier is a name for a wireless network Stateful inspection A feature of a firewall that monitors outgoing and incoming traffic to make sure that only valid responses to outgoing requests are allowed to pass though the firewall...
  • Page 74 ZyXEL X-550 User’s Guide Universal Plug and Play A standard that allows network devices to discover each other and configure themselves to be a part of the network Upgrade To install a more recent version of a software or firmware product Upload To send a request from one computer to another and have a file transmitted from the requesting computer to the other...
  • Page 75 Wired Equivalent Privacy is security for wireless networks that is supposed to be comparable to that of a wired network Wi-Fi Wireless Fidelity Wi-Fi Protected Access An updated version of security for wireless networks that provides authentication as well as encryption Wide Area Network The larger network that your LAN is connected to, which may be the Internet itself, or a regional or corporate network...
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