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Glossary of Terms
You'll find a more extensive glossary in the Reference Manual on the DM602 Resource CD.
Asymmetric Digital Subscriber Line (ADSL): A technology for sending high-speed data over
telephone lines.
Domain Name System (DNS) server: A server that matches URLs (such as www.netgear.com) to
numeric IP addresses.
IP Address: A 4-part number uniquely defining each host on the Internet. Usually written in dotted-
decimal notation with separating periods (for example, 134.177.244.57).
ISP: Internet service provider.
Local Area Network (LAN): A communications network within a limited area, such as one building.
PPP: Point-to-Point Protocol, the standard Internet protocol for dial-up connections.
PPP over ATM (PPPoA): A protocol for connecting remote hosts to the Internet over an always-on
connection by simulating a dial-up connection.
PPP over Ethernet (PPPoE): A protocol for connecting remote hosts to the Internet over an always-on
connection by simulating a dial-up connection.
TCP/IP: Transfer Control Protocol (TCP) with Internet Protocol (IP). The main internetworking protocol
used in the Internet.
Wide Area Network (WAN): A long distance link used to extend or connect remotely located local area
networks (for example, connecting your home computer to the Internet).
Modem System Requirements
To use the modem in your network you must have:
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ADSL service
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An account with an ISP
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Ethernet network card (NIC) (or built-in networking) and network software
or USB port (Windows only)
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Internet Explorer 5.0 or later; Netscape Navigator 4.7 or later
Modem Specifications
Routing Protocols:
Dimensions:
Weight:
LAN:
WAN:
Power Adapter:
Environmental Specifications
Operating temperature:
Operating humidity:
Electromagnetic
Emissions:
TCP/IP, DHCP server and relay, PPPoE, PPPoA,
RFC 1483, 2684 Bridged Ethernet Encapsulation
W: 255 mm (10.0") D: 169 mm (6.7") H: 24 mm (1.3")
0.54 kg (1.2 lbs.)
10BASE-T or 100BASE-TX, USB 1.1
ADSL, RJ-11
15 V AC, 1.0 A with localized plug for North America, Japan, UK, Europe
or Australia
0 to 40°C (32˚ to 104˚F)
90% maximum relative humidity, noncondensing
FCC Part 15 Class B; VCCI Class B
EN 55 022 (CISPR 22), Class B Interface Specifications
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