1. Home
    2. /
  2. Manuals
    3. /
  3. Linksys
    4. /
  4. RT042
    5. /
  5. 13
Page 61 / 68 Scroll up to view Page 56 - 60
55
Appendix G: Glossary
Broadband Router
Appendix G: Glossary
Adapter
- A device that adds network functionality to your PC.
Bandwidth
- The transmission capacity of a given device or network.
Bit
- A binary digit.
Boot
- To start a device and cause it to start executing instructions.
Broadband
- An always-on, fast Internet connection.
Browser
- An application program that provides a way to look at and interact with all the information on the
Internet.
Byte
- A unit of data that is usually eight bits long
Cable Modem
- A device that connects a computer to the cable television network, which in turn connects to the
Internet.
DDNS
(
D
ynamic
D
omain
N
ame
S
ystem) - Allows the hosting of a website, FTP server, or e-mail server with a
fixed domain name (e.g., www.xyz.com) and a dynamic IP address.
Default Gateway
- A device that forwards Internet traffic from your local area network.
DHCP
(
D
ynamic
H
ost
C
onfiguration
P
rotocol) - A networking protocol that allows administrators to assign
temporary IP addresses to network computers by "leasing" an IP address to a user for a limited amount of time,
instead of assigning permanent IP addresses.
DMZ
(
D
e
m
ilitarized
Z
one) - Removes the Router's firewall protection from one PC, allowing it to be "seen" from
the Internet.
DNS
(
D
omain
N
ame
S
erver) - The IP address of your ISP's server, which translates the names of websites into IP
addresses.
Domain
- A specific name for a network of computers.
Download
- To receive a file transmitted over a network.
DSL
(
D
igital
S
ubscriber
L
ine) - An always-on broadband connection over traditional phone lines.
Downloaded from
www.Manualslib.com
manuals search engine
Page 62 / 68
56
Appendix G: Glossary
Broadband Router
Dynamic IP Address
- A temporary IP address assigned by a DHCP server.
Ethernet
- A network protocol that specifies how data is placed on and retrieved from a common transmission
medium.
Firewall
- A set of related programs located at a network gateway server that protects the resources of a
network from users from other networks.
Firmware
- The programming code that runs a networking device.
FTP
(
F
ile
T
ransfer
P
rotocol) - A protocol used to transfer files over a TCP/IP network.
Full Duplex
- The ability of a networking device to receive and transmit data simultaneously.
Gateway
- A device that interconnects networks with different, incompatible communications protocols.
Half Duplex
- Data transmission that can occur in two directions over a single line, but only one direction at a
time.
Hardware
- The physical aspect of computers, telecommunications, and other information technology devices.
HTTP
(
H
yper
T
ext
T
ransport
P
rotocol) - The communications protocol used to connect to servers on the Internet.
IP
(
I
nternet
P
rotocol) - A protocol used to send data over a network.
IP Address
- The address used to identify a computer or device on a network.
IPCONFIG
- A Windows 2000 and XP utility that displays the IP address for a particular networking device.
IPSec
(
I
nternet
P
rotocol
Sec
urity) - A VPN protocol used to implement secure exchange of packets at the IP layer.
ISP
(
I
nternet
S
ervice
P
rovider) - A company that provides access to the Internet.
LAN
- The computers and networking products that make up your local network.
MAC
(
M
edia
A
ccess
C
ontrol)
Address
- The unique address that a manufacturer assigns to each networking
device.
mIRC
- An Internet Relay Chat program that runs under Windows.
NAT
(
N
etwork
A
ddress
T
ranslation) - NAT technology translates IP addresses of a local area network to a different
IP address for the Internet.
Downloaded from
www.Manualslib.com
manuals search engine
Page 63 / 68
57
Appendix G: Glossary
Broadband Router
Network
- A series of computers or devices connected for the purpose of data sharing, storage, and/or
transmission between users.
Node
- A network junction or connection point, typically a computer or work station.
Packet
- A unit of data sent over a network.
Ping
(
P
acket
IN
ternet
G
roper) - An Internet utility used to determine whether a particular IP address is online.
POP3
(
P
ost
O
ffice
P
rotocol
3
) - A standard mail server commonly used on the Internet.
Port
- The connection point on a computer or networking device used for plugging in cables or adapters.
PPPoE
(
P
oint to
P
oint
P
rotocol
o
ver
E
thernet) - A type of broadband connection that provides authentication
(username and password) in addition to data transport.
PPTP
(
P
oint-to-
P
oint
T
unneling
P
rotocol) - 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.
Router
- A networking device that connects multiple networks together.
Server
- Any computer whose function in a network is to provide user access to files, printing, communications,
and other services.
SMTP
(
S
imple
M
ail
T
ransfer
P
rotocol)
- The standard e-mail protocol on the Internet.
SPI
(
S
tateful
P
acket
I
nspection)
Firewall
- A technology that inspects incoming packets of information before
allowing them to enter the network.
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. A data switch that connects computing devices to host computers, allowing a large number of
devices to share a limited number of ports. 2. A device for making, breaking, or changing the connections in an
electrical circuit.
TCP
(
T
ransmission
C
ontrol
P
rotocol) - A network protocol for transmitting data that requires acknowledgement
from the recipient of data sent.
Downloaded from
www.Manualslib.com
manuals search engine
Page 64 / 68
58
Appendix G: Glossary
Broadband Router
TCP/IP
(
T
ransmission
C
ontrol
P
rotocol/
I
nternet
P
rotocol) - A set of instructions PCs use to communicate over a
network.
TFTP
(
T
rivial
F
ile
T
ransfer
P
rotocol) - A version of the TCP/IP FTP protocol that has no directory or password
capability.
UDP
(
U
ser
D
atagram
P
rotocol) - 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.
URL
(
U
niform
R
esource
L
ocator) - The address of a file located on the Internet.
VPN
(
V
irtual
P
rivate
N
etwork) - A security measure to protect data as it leaves one network and goes to another
over the Internet.
WAN
(
W
ide
A
rea
N
etwork)- The Internet.
WINIPCFG
- A Windows 98 and Me utility that displays the IP address for a particular networking device.
Downloaded from
www.Manualslib.com
manuals search engine
Page 65 / 68
59
Appendix H: Specifications
Broadband Router
Appendix H: Specifications
Standards
IEEE 802.3, 802.3u
Ports
Power, Internet, and Ethernet
Button
Reset
Cabling Type
Cat-5
LEDs
Ethernet, Internet1, Internet2, Diag, and System
UPnP able/cert
able
Security Features
SPI, port, MAC, IP filter
Dimensions
6.69" x 6.69" x 1.26"
(W x H x D)
(170 mm x 170 mm x 32 mm)
Unit Weight
11.29 oz. (3.32 kg)
Power
3.3V 2.5A
Certifications
FCC
Operating Temp.
0ºC to 40ºC (32ºF to 104ºF)
Storage Temp.
0ºC to 70ºC (32ºF to 158ºF)
Operating Humidity
10% to 85% Non-Condensing
Storage Humidity
5% to 90% Non-Condensing
Downloaded from
www.Manualslib.com
manuals search engine

Rate

4.5 / 5 based on 2 votes.

Popular Linksys Models

Famous Router IPs
Famous Router Companies
Bookmark Our Site

Press Ctrl + D to add this site to your favorites!

Share
Top