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Appendix F: Glossary
Wireless-B Broadband Router
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.
ISM band
- Radio band used in wireless networking transmissions.
ISP
(Internet Service Provider) - A company that provides access to the Internet.
LAN
(Local Area Network) - The computers and networking products that make up the network in your home or
office.
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.
Multicasting
- Sending data to a group of destinations at once.
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.
NNTP
(Network News Transfer Protocol) - The protocol used to connect to Usenet groups on the Internet.
Node
- A network junction or connection point, typically a computer or work station.
OFDM
(Orthogonal Frequency Division Multiplexing) - A type of modulation technology that separates the data
stream into a number of lower-speed data streams, which are then transmitted in parallel. Used in 802.11a,
802.11g, and powerline networking.
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 protocol used to retrieve e-mail stored on a mail server.
Port
- 1. The connection point on a computer or networking device used for plugging in a cable or an adapter. 2.
The virtual connection point through which a computer uses a specific application on a server.
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Appendix F: Glossary
Wireless-B Broadband Router
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.
Preamble
- Part of the wireless signal that synchronizes network traffic.
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, such as a local network and the Internet.
RTS
(Request To Send) - A packet sent when a computer has data to transmit. The computer will wait for a CTS
(Clear To Send) message before sending data.
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.
Software
- Instructions for the computer. A series of instructions that performs a particular task is called a
"program".
Spread Spectrum
- Wideband radio frequency technique used for more reliable and secure data transmission.
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. Device that is the central point of connection for computers and other devices in a network, so data
can be shared at full transmission speeds. 2. A device for making, breaking, or changing the connections in an
electrical circuit.
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Appendix F: Glossary
Wireless-B Broadband Router
TCP/IP
(Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol) - A network protocol for transmitting data that requires
acknowledgement from the recipient of data sent.
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 uses UDP and has no directory or
password capability.
Throughput
- The amount of data moved successfully from one node to another in a given time period.
Topology
- The physical layout of a network.
TX Rate
- Transmission Rate.
UDP
(User Datagram Protocol) - A network protocol for transmitting data that does not require acknowledgement
from the recipient of the data that is sent.
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 data transmitted on a wireless network for greater
security.
WINIPCFG
- A Windows 98 and Millennium utility that displays the IP address for a particular networking device.
WLAN
(Wireless Local Area Network) - A group of computers and associated devices that communicate with
each other wirelessly.
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Appendix G: Specifications
Wireless-B Broadband Router
Appendix G: Specifications
Standards
IEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.3u, IEEE 802.11b
Channels
11 Channels (US, Canada), 13 Channels (most of Europe)
14 Channels (Japan)
Ports
One 10/100 RJ-45 port for Cable/DSL Modem Connection
Four 10/100 RJ-45 Switched ports
Speed
10/100Mbps (Half Duplex) 20/200 (Full Duplex)
Cabling Type
UTP Category 5 or better
LEDs
Power, Internet, Ethernet, Wireless-B
Warranty
1-Year Limited
Dimensions
186 mm x 154 mm x 48 mm
Unit Weight
0.45 kg
Power
External, 12V DC, 1A
Certifications
FCC, CE, WiFi, UPnP
Operating Temp
0ºC to 40ºC
Storage Temp
-20ºC to 70ºC
Operating Humidity
10% to 85%, Non-Condensing
Storage Humidity
5% to 90%, Non-Condensing
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Appendix H: Warranty Information
Wireless-B Broadband Router
Appendix H: Warranty Information
Linksys warrants to You that, for a period of one year (the “Warranty Period”), your Linksys Product will be substantially free
of defects in materials and workmanship under normal use.
Your exclusive remedy and Linksys' entire liability under this
warranty will be for Linksys at its option to repair or replace the Product or refund Your purchase price less any rebates.
This
limited warranty extends only to the original purchaser.
If the Product proves defective during the Warranty Period call Linksys Technical Support in order to obtain a Return
Authorization Number, if applicable.
BE SURE TO HAVE YOUR PROOF OF PURCHASE ON HAND WHEN CALLING.
If You are
requested to return the Product, mark the Return Authorization Number clearly on the outside of the package and include a
copy of your original proof of purchase.
RETURN REQUESTS CANNOT BE PROCESSED WITHOUT PROOF OF PURCHASE.
You
are responsible for shipping defective Products to Linksys.
Linksys pays for UPS Ground shipping from Linksys back to You
only.
Customers located outside of the United States of America and Canada are responsible for all shipping and handling
charges.
ALL IMPLIED WARRANTIES AND CONDITIONS OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE ARE LIMITED
TO THE DURATION OF THE WARRANTY PERIOD.
ALL OTHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED CONDITIONS, REPRESENTATIONS AND
WARRANTIES, INCLUDING ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY OF NON-INFRINGEMENT, ARE DISCLAIMED.
Some jurisdictions do not
allow limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts, so the above limitation may not apply to You.
This warranty gives
You specific legal rights, and You may also have other rights which vary by jurisdiction.
This warranty does not apply if the Product (a) has been altered, except by Linksys, (b) has not been installed, operated,
repaired, or maintained in accordance with instructions supplied by Linksys, or (c) has been subjected to abnormal physical
or electrical stress, misuse, negligence, or accident.
In addition, due to the continual development of new techniques for
intruding upon and attacking networks, Linksys does not warrant that the Product will be free of vulnerability to intrusion or
attack.
TO THE EXTENT NOT PROHIBITED BY LAW, IN NO EVENT WILL LINKSYS BE LIABLE FOR ANY LOST DATA, REVENUE OR PROFIT,
OR FOR SPECIAL, INDIRECT, CONSEQUENTIAL, INCIDENTAL OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES, REGARDLESS OF THE THEORY OF
LIABILITY (INCLUDING NEGLIGENCE), ARISING OUT OF OR RELATED TO THE USE OF OR INABILITY TO USE THE PRODUCT
(INCLUDING ANY SOFTWARE), EVEN IF LINKSYS HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES.
IN NO EVENT
WILL LINKSYS’ LIABILITY EXCEED THE AMOUNT PAID BY YOU FOR THE PRODUCT.
The foregoing limitations will apply even if
any warranty or remedy provided under this Agreement fails of its essential purpose.
Some jurisdictions do not allow the
exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, so the above limitation or exclusion may not apply to You.
This Warranty is valid and may be processed only in the country of purchase.
Please direct all inquiries to: Linksys, P.O. Box 18558, Irvine, CA 92623.
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