User's Manual
Table Of Contents
- Reference Manual for the Model DG834GT 108 Mbps Super Wireless ADSL Router
- Contents
- Chapter 1 About This Guide
- Chapter 2 Introduction
- Chapter 3 Connecting the Router to the Internet
- What You Need Before You Begin
- Connecting the DG834GT to Your LAN
- Auto-Detecting Your Internet Connection Type
- Testing Your Internet Connection
- Manually Configuring Your Internet Connection
- Chapter 4 Wireless Configuration
- Chapter 5 Protecting Your Network
- Chapter 6 Managing Your Network
- Chapter 7 Advanced Configuration
- Chapter 8 Troubleshooting
- Appendix A Technical Specifications
- Appendix B Network and Routing Basics
- Appendix C Preparing Your Network
- Preparing Your Computers for TCP/IP Networking
- Configuring Windows 95, 98, and Me for TCP/IP Networking
- Configuring Windows NT4, 2000 or XP for IP Networking
- DHCP Configuration of TCP/IP in Windows XP, 2000, or NT4
- Configuring the Macintosh for TCP/IP Networking
- Verifying the Readiness of Your Internet Account
- Restarting the Network
- Appendix D Wireless Networking Basics
- Glossary
Reference Manual for the Model DG834GT 108 Mbps Super Wireless ADSL Router
-4 Glossary
August 2004
Netmask
A number that explains which part of an IP address comprises the network
address and which part is the host address on that network. It can be
expressed in dotted-decimal notation or as a number appended to the IP
address. For example, a 28-bit mask starting from the MSB can be shown as
255.255.255.192 or as /28 appended to the IP address.
Network Address
Translation
A technique by which several hosts share a single IP address for access to the
Internet.
packet
A block of information sent over a network. A packet typically contains a
source and destination network address, some protocol and length
information, a block of data, and a checksum.
PPP
See Point-to-Point Protocol.
PPPoA
See PPP over ATM
PPPoE
See PPP over Ethernet
PPP over ATM
PPPoA. PPP over ATM is a protocol for connecting remote hosts to the
Internet over an always-on connection by simulating a dial-up connection.
PPP over Ethernet
PPPoE. PPP over Ethernet is a protocol for connecting remote hosts to the
Internet over an always-on connection by simulating a dial-up connection.
PPTP
Point-to-Point Tunneling Protocol. A method for establishing a virtual private
network (VPN) by embedding Microsoft’s network protocol into Internet
packets.
PSTN
Public Switched Telephone Network.
Point-to-Point
Protocol
PPP. A protocol allowing a computer using TCP/IP to connect directly to the
Internet.
RADIUS
Short for Remote Authentication Dial-In User Service, RADIUS is an
authentication system.
Using RADIUS, you must enter your user name and password before gaining
access to a network. This information is passed to a RADIUS server, which
checks that the information is correct, and then authorizes access. Though not
an official standard, the RADIUS specification is maintained by a working
group of the IETF.
RFC
Request For Comment. Refers to documents published by the Internet
Engineering Task Force (IETF) proposing standard protocols and procedures
for the Internet. RFCs can be found at www.ietf.org.
RIP
See Routing Information Protocol.