FCC Caution:
To assure continued compliance (example-use only shielded interface cables when
connecting to computer or peripheral devices). Any changes or modifications not
expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s
authority to operate the equipment.
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the
Following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2)
this Device must accept any interference received, including interference that may
cause undesired operation.
Federal Communication Commission (FCC) Radiation Exposure Statement
This equipment complies with FCC radiation exposure set forth for an uncontrolled
environment. In order to avoid the possibility of exceeding the FCC radio frequency
exposure limits, human proximity to the antenna shall not be less than 20 cm (8
inches) during normal operation.
R&TTE Compliance Statement
This equipment complies with all the requirements of DIRECTIVE 1999/5/EC OF
THE EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT AND THE COUNCIL OF 9 March 1999 on
radio equipment and telecommunication terminal Equipment and the mutual
recognition of their conformity (R&TTE)
The R&TTE Directive repeals and replaces in the directive 98/13/EEC
(Telecommunications Terminal Equipment and Satellite Earth Station Equipment)
As of April 8, 2000.
WEEE Regulation
To avoid the potential effects on the environment and human health as a
result of the presence of hazardous substances in electrical and electronic
equipment, end users of electrical and electronic equipment should
understand the meaning of the crossed-out wheeled bin symbol. Do not
dispose of WEEE as unsorted municipal waste and have to collect such
WEEE separately.
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Safety
This equipment is designed with the utmost care for the safety of those who install
and use it. However, special attention must be paid to the dangers of electric shock
and static electricity when working with electrical equipment. All guidelines of this
and of the computer manufacture must therefore be allowed at all times to ensure the
safe use of the equipment.
Revision
User’s Manual for 802.11g Wireless ADSL 2/2+ Router
Model: ADW-4401 A/B
Rev: 1.0 (Dec. 2005)
Part No. EM-ADW4401v1
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Table of Contents
1. INTRODUCTION .....................................................................................................7
1.1 FEATURE...........................................................................................................7
1.2 PACKAGE CONTENTS....................................................................................9
3.3.2 System Time..........................................................................................18
3.3.4 Firmware Update...................................................................................20
3.3.5 System Log............................................................................................20
3.4.1 ADSL Status..........................................................................................22
3.9.3 DMZ Setting..........................................................................................31
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1. Introduction
The PLANET 802.11g Wireless ADSL 2/2+ Router, ADW-4401, provides office and
residential users the ideal solution for sharing a high-speed ADSL 2/2+ broadband
Internet connection on a 54Mbps wireless network and a 10/100Mbps Fast Ethernet
backbone. It can support downstream transmission rates of up to 24Mbps and upstream
transmission rates of up to 3.5Mbps. The product supports PPPoA (RFC 2364 - PPP
over ATM Adaptation Layer 5), RFC 2684 encapsulation over ATM (bridged or
routed), PPP over Ethernet (RFC 2516), and IPoA (RFC1577) to establish a connection
with ISP.
Via the user-friendly management interface, ADW-4401 can be managed by
workstations running standard web browsers. Furthermore, ADW-4401 provides
DHCP server, NAT, virtual server, DMZ, access control, IP filter, PPTP/IPSec
pass-through, DDNS, and UPnP capability.
The ADW-4401 also serves as an Internet firewall, protecting your network from being
accessed by outside users. It provides the natural firewall function (Network Address
Translation, NAT). All incoming and outgoing IPs are monitored and filtered.
Moreover, it can be configured to block internal users from accessing to the Internet.
1.1 Feature
Internet Access Features
Š
Shared Internet Access. All users on the LAN or WLAN can access the
Internet through the ADW-4401 using only a single external IP Address. The
local (invalid) IP Addresses are hidden from external sources. This process is
called NAT (Network Address Translation).
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Š
Š
Built-in ADSL 2/2+ Modem. The ADW-4401 provides ADSL 2/2+ modem,
and supports all common ADSL connections.
IPoA, PPPoE, PPPoA, Direct Connection Support. Various WAN
connections are supported by ADW-4401.
Auto-detection of Internet Connection Method. In most situations, the
ADW-4401 can test your ADSL and Internet connection to determine the
connection method used by your ISP.
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Fixed or Dynamic IP Address. On the Internet (WAN port) connection, the
ADW-4401 supports both Dynamic IP Address (IP Address is allocated on
connection) and Fixed IP Address.
Advanced Internet Functions
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Š
Š
Virtual Servers. This feature allows Internet users to access Internet servers
on your LAN. The required setup is quick and easy.
Firewall. Supports simple firewall with NAT technology and provides option
for blocking access from Internet, like Web, FTP, Telnet, SNMP, ICMP.
Universal Plug and Play (UPnP) UPnP allows automatic discovery and
configuration of the Broadband Router. UPnP is supported by Windows ME,
XP, or later.
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Š
Dynamic DNS Support. DDNS, when used with the Virtual Servers feature,
allows users to connect to Servers on your LAN using a Domain Name, even if
you have a dynamic IP address which changes every time you connect.
VPN Pass through Support. PCs with VPN (Virtual Private Networking)
software using PPTP, L2TP and IPSec are transparently supported - no
configuration is required.
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Š
RIP1/2 Routing. It supports RIP1/2 routing protocol for routing capability.
Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP). It is an easy way to remotely
manage the router via SNMP.
Wireless Features
Š
Standards Compliant. The ADW-4401 complies with the IEEE802.11g
(DSSS) specifications for Wireless LANs. Maximum of 54Mbps are
supported.
Š
Supports both 802.11b and 802.11g Wireless Stations. The 802.11g standard
provides for backward compatibility with the 802.11b standard, so both
802.11b and 802.11g Wireless stations can be used simultaneously.
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Š
Š
WEP support. Support for WEP (Wired Equivalent Privacy) is included. Key
sizes of 64 Bit and 128 Bit are supported.
WPA-PSK support. WPA-PSK_TKIP and WAP-PSK_AES encryption are
supported.
Wireless MAC Access Control. The Wireless Access Control feature can
check the MAC address (hardware address) of Wireless stations to ensure that
only trusted Wireless Stations can access your LAN.
LAN Features
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Š
4-Port Switch. The ADW-4401 incorporates a 4-port 10/100Base-TX
switching hub, making it easy to create or extend your LAN.
DHCP Server Support. Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol provides a
dynamic IP address to PCs and other devices upon request. The ADW-4401
can act as a DHCP Server for devices on your local LAN and WLAN.
1.2 Package Contents
‧ ADW-4401 Unit
‧ Power Adapter
‧ Quick Installation Guide
‧ User’s Manual CD
‧ RJ-11 (ADSL) cable
‧ RJ-45 cable
1.3 Physical Details
Front Panel
Front Panel LED definition
LED
State
Description
ON
When the router is powered on and in ready state
Power
Flashing The router is in booting stage
Successful connection between ADSL modem and telecom's
network
Flashing Modem is trying to establish a connection to telecom’s network
ON
ADSL
ACT Flashing Data is transferred between router and Internet
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WLAN Flashing When wireless AP is ready
ON Link
Flashing TX or RX activity
No Link
LAN
1-4
These four LAN (Local Area Network) ports are where you
OFF
will connect networked devices, such as PCs, print servers
remote hard drives, and anything else you want to put on your
network
Rear Panel
Rear panel Port and Button Definition
Connector
Description
POWER Power connector with 9V DC 1.5 A
Reset The reset button, the router restore the default settings when press this
Switch button until reboot
Router is successfully connected to a device through the corresponding
LAN (1-4) port (1, 2, 3, or 4). If the LED is flashing, the Router is actively sending
or receiving data over that port.
ADSL The RJ-11 connector allows data communication between the modem
Connector and the ADSL network through a twisted-pair phone wire
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2. Installation
This chapter offers information about installing your router. If you are not familiar with
the hardware or software parameters presented here, please consult your service
provider for the values needed.
2.1 System Requirement
1. Personal computer (PC)
2. Pentium II 233 MHz processor minimum
3. 32 MB RAM minimum
4. 20 MB of free disk space minimum
2.2 Hardware Installation
This section describes how to connect and configure the ADW-4401.
Power
To PC /
Hub
To ADSL
Line
Adapter
Step 1. Connect the ADSL Line
Connect the router directly to the wall jack using the included ADSL cable.
Step 2. Connect a Workstation to the Router's LAN port
There are two methods to connect the router and workstation. The one use the crossover
Ethernet cable to connect directly between them. The other use straight Ethernet cable
to connect router with hub (or switch), then go to the workstation.
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Step 3. Connect the Power Adapter to the Router
Connect the power adapter to the port labeled POWER on the rear panel of router.
Step 4. Connect All Cables to the Network
The procedure for connecting cables differs depending on whether or not your
telephone equipment is connected to a POTS splitter.
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3 Configuration
3.1 Determine your connection settings
Before you configure the router, you need to know the connection information
supplied by your ADSL service provider.
3.2 Connecting the ADSL Router to your network
Unlike a simple hub or switch, the setup of the ADSL Router consists of more than
simply plugging everything together. Because the Router acts as a DHCP server, you
will have to set some values within the Router, and also configure your networked
PCs to accept the IP Addresses the Router chooses to assign them.
Generally there are several different operating modes for your applications. And you
can know which mode is necessary for your system from ISP. These modes are router,
bridge, PPPoE+NAT, and PPPoA+NAT.
3.3 Configuring with Web Browser
It is advisable to change the administrator password to safeguard the security of your
network.
bar and click 'Go' to get to the login page.
Save this address in your Favorites for future reference.
At the User name prompt, type 'admin'. And the Password prompt, type 'admin'. You
can change these later if you wish. Click 'OK'.
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Click "Quick Start" to get into the quick setup procedures.
Click "RUN WIZARD" to start up this procedure.
Step 1 - Click "Next" to setup your new administrator's password.
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Step 2 - Click "Next" to setup your time zone.
Step 3 - Click "Next" to setup your Internet connection type. You can have this
information from your Internet Service Provider.
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Enter the connection information provided by your ISP.
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Connecting to a Simple Network Time Protocol (SNTP) server allows the router to
synchronize the system clock to the global Internet.
The synchronized clock in the router is used to record the security log and control
client filtering.
3.3.3 Admin Setting
Go to Maintenance-> Administration to set a new user's name and password to
restrict management access to the router.
The default is admin (User's name) and admin (Password)
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3.3.4 Firmware Update
Go to Maintenance -> Firmware to upgrade the firmware. The new firmware for your
router can improve functionality and performance.
Enter the path and name of the upgrade file then click the UPGRADE button below.
You will be prompted to confirm the upgrade.
3.3.5 System Log
Go to Status -> System Log and you can see the system log file. Click “Save Log” to
save system log file.
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3.3.6 System Reset
In the event that the router stops responding correctly or in some way stops
functioning, you can perform a reset. Your settings will not be changed.
To perform the reset, select "Current Setting" and click on the "RESTART" button
below. The router will reboot with current setting.
Select "Factory Default Setting" and click on the “RESTART” button, the router
will reboot with factory default settings.
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3.4.1 ADSL Status
Go to Status->Device Info. The 'ADSL Line Status' enables you to check the status
of your ADSL connection including how fast data is being transferred.
3.4.2 ADSL Statistics
Go to Status-> Statistics and select ADSL interface. You can see the traffic Statistics
of ADSL interface.
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3.4.3 VC Configuration
Go to Interface Setup -> Internet. To add or delete ADSL VC configuration, these
information provide by ISP.
3.5.1 WAN Configuration
Go to Interface Setup -> Internet. The router can be connected to your service
provider in any of the following ways.
Dynamic IP Address: Obtain an IP address automatically from your service
provider.
Static IP Address: Uses a static IP address. Your service provider gives a static IP
address to access Internet services.
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PPPoE: PPP over Ethernet is a common connection method used for xDSL
PPPoA: PPP over ATM is a common connection method used for xDSL
Bridge: Bridge mode is a common connection method used for xDSL modem.
3.5.2 WAN Status
Go to Status -> Device Info and select the Virtual Circuit to see the connection
status.
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3.5.3 DNS
Go to Interface -> LAN to enable DHCP server. Then you can set DNS server for the
router. A Domain Name system (DNS) server is like an index of IP addresses
and Web addresses. If you type a Web address into you browser, a DNS server will
find that name in its index and find the matching IP address.
Most ISPs provide a DNS server for speed and convenience. Since your Service
Provider many connect to the Internet with dynamic IP settings, it is likely that the
DNS server IP addresses are also provided dynamically. However, if there is a DNS
server that you would rather use, you need to specify the IP address below.
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3.5.4 DDNS
Go to Access Management -> DDNS to setup your DDNS parameters. Dynamic
DNS allows you to update your dynamic IP address with one or many dynamic
DNS services. So anyone can access your FTP or Web service on your computer
using DNS-like address.
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3.6.1 LAN Configuration
Go to Interface Setup -> LAN. The 'LAN Settings' option enables you to configure
the LAN port.
If the DHCP Relay is selected, the DHCP requests from local PCs are forward to the
DHCP server runs on WAN side. To have this function working properly,
disable the NAT to run on router mode only, disable the DHCP server on the LAN
port, and make sure the routing table has the correct routing entry.
3.7.1 Wireless Settings
Go to Interface -> Wireless to setup the wireless parameters.
SSID
SSID is the identifier for the network. You can change the SSID. Only devices with
the same SSID can interconnect.
Channel ID
The channel number is used for wireless networking. The channel setting of the
wireless devices within a network should be the same.
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3.8.1 IP Filtering
Go to Access Management -> IP Filtering to block some packets form WAN.
The router provides extensive firewall protection by restricting connection parameters
to limit the risk of intrusion and defending against a wide array of
common hacker attacks.
“Block WAN Scan” allows you to prevent the hackers from testing the services of the
router. To add IP filtering rule to block certain packet from WAN.
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3.9.1 NAT Setting
Go to Advanced Setup->NAT to setup the NAT features. Network Address
Translation (NAT) allows multiple users at your local site to access the Internet
through a single public IP address or multiple public IP addresses. NAT can also
prevent hacker attacks by mapping local addresses to public addresses for
key services such as the Web or FTP.
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3.9.2 Virtual Server
Go to Advanced Setup ->NAT -> Virtual Server to set virtual server as you need.
(known as Port Mapping).
You can configure the router as a virtual server so that remote users accessing
services such as the Web or FTP at your local site via public IP addresses can
be automatically redirected to local servers configured with private IP addresses. In
other words, depending on the requested service (TCP/UDP port numbers), the router
redirects the external service request to the appropriate server (located at another
internal IP address). For some applications, you need to assign a set or a range of
ports (example 4000-5000) to a specified local machine to route the packets. The
router allows the user to configure the needed port mappings to suit such applications.
3.9.3 DMZ Setting
Go to Advanced Setup ->NAT -> DMZ to set DMZ parameters.
If you have a local client PC that cannot run an Internet application properly from
behind the NAT firewall, you can open the client up to unrestricted two-way Internet
access by defining a virtual DMZ Host.
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3.9.4 ADSL Type Setting
Go to Advanced Setup ->ADSL to set different ADSL connection
If you meet an ADSL connection problem, you can select a different ADSL
connection type to get more fast connection.
3.10.1 Static Routing
Go to Advance Setup -> Routing ->Add to setup static route features.
The static routing function determines the path that router follows over your network
before and after it passes through your router. You can use static routing to allow
different IP domain users to access the Internet through this device.
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3.10.2 Dynamic Routing
Go to Interface Setup -> Internet to select Dynamic Route as you need.
The dynamic routing feature of the router can be used to allow the router to
automatically adjust to physical changes in the network's layout. The router uses the
dynamic RIP protocol. It determines the route that the network packets take based on
the fewest number of hops between the source and the destination. The RIP protocol
regularly broadcasts routing information to other routers on the network.
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3.10.3 Routing Table
Go to Advance Management -> Routing to see the Routing Table.
The Routing table allows you to see how many routings on your routing table and
interface information
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3.11.1 System Status
Go to Status -> Device Info to see the router's information. The System Status page
shows the WAN, LAN and the router's firmware version.
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Appendix A: Glossary
Address mask
A bit mask select bits from an Internet address for subnet addressing. The mask is 32
bits long and selects the network portion of the Internet address
and one or more bits of the local portion. Sometimes it called subnet mask.
AAL5
ATM Adaptation Layer - This layer maps higher layer user data into ATM cells,
making the data suitable for transport through the ATM network.
ADSL
Asymmetric digital subscriber line
ATM
Asynchronous Transfer Mode - A cell-based data transfer technique in which channel
demand determines packet allocation. ATM offers fast packet technology,
real time, and demand led switching for efficient use of network resources.
AWG
American Wire Gauge - The measurement of thickness of a wire
Bridge
A device connects two or more physical networks and forward packets between them.
Bridges can usually be made to filter packets, that is, to forward only certain traffic.
Related devices are repeaters which simply forward electrical signals from one cable
to the other and full-fledged routers which make routing decisions based on several
criteria.
Broadband
Characteristic of any network multiplexes independent network carriers onto a single
cable. Broadband technology allows several networks to coexist on one single cable;
traffic from one network does not interfere with traffic from another. Broadcast a
packet delivery system where a copy of a given packet is given to all hosts attached to
the network. Example: Ethernet.
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CO
Central Office. Refers to equipment located at a Telco or service provider's office.
CPE
Customer Premises Equipment located in a user's premises
DHCP (Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol)
DHCP is software that automatically assigns IP addresses to client stations logging
onto a TCP/IP network. DHCP eliminates having to manually assign permanent IP
addresses to every device on your network. DHCP software typically runs in servers
and is also found in network devices such as Routers.
DMT
Discrete Multi-Tone frequency signal modulation
Downstream rate
The line rate for return messages or data transfers from the network machine to the
user's premises machine.
DSLAM
Digital Subscriber Line Access Multiplex
Dynamic IP Addresses
A dynamic IP address is an IP address that is automatically assigned to a client station
(computer, printer, etc.) in a TCP/IP network. Dynamic IP addresses are typically
assigned by a DHCP server, which can be a computer on the network or another piece
of hardware, such as the Router. A dynamic IP address
may change every time your computer connects to the network.
Encapsulation
The technique layer protocols in which a layer adds header information to the
protocol data unit (PDU) from the layer above. As an example, in Internet
terminology, a packet would contain a header from the physical layer, followed by a
header from the network layer (IP), followed by a header from the transport
layer (TCP), and followed by the application protocol data.
Ethernet
One of the most common local area network (LAN) wiring schemes, Ethernet has a
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transmission rate of 10 Mbps.
FTP
File Transfer Protocol. The Internet protocol (and program) transfer files between
hosts.
Hop count
A measure of distance between two points on the Internet. It is equivalent to the
number of gateways that separate the source and destination.
HTML
Hypertext Markup Language - The page-coding language for the World Wide Web.
HTML browser
A browser used to traverse the Internet, such as Netscape or Microsoft Internet
Explorer.
http
Hypertext Transfer Protocol - The protocol carry world-wide-web (www) traffic
between a www browser computer and the www server being accessed.
ICMP
Internet Control Message Protocol - The protocol handle errors and control messages
at the IP layer. ICMP is actually part of the IP protocol.
Internet address
An IP address is assigned in blocks of numbers to user organizations accessing the
Internet. These addresses are established by the United States Department
of Defense's Network Information Center. Duplicate addresses can cause major
problems on the network, but the NIC trusts organizations to use individual
addresses responsibly. Each address is a 32-bit address in the form of x.x.x.x where x
is an eight- bit number from 0 to 255. There are three classes: A, B and C, depending
on how many computers on the site are likely to be connected.
Internet Protocol (IP)
The network layer protocol for the Internet protocol suite
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IP address
The 32-bit address assigned to hosts that want to participate in a TCP/IP Internet.
ISP
Internet service provider - A company allows home and corporate users to connect to
the Internet.
MAC
Media Access Control Layer - A sub-layer of the Data Link Layer (Layer 2) of the
ISO OSI Model responsible for media control.
MIB
Management Information Base - A collection of objects can be accessed via a
network management protocol, such as SNMP and CMIP (Common Management
Information Protocol).
NAT
Network Address Translation - A proposal for IP address reuse, where the local IP
address is mapped to a globally unique address.
NVT
Network Virtual Terminal
PAP
Password Authentication Protocol
PORT
The abstraction used in Internet transport protocols to distinguish among multiple
simultaneous connections to a single destination host.
POTS
Plain Old Telephone Service - This is the term describe basic telephone service.
PPP
Point-to-Point-Protocol - The successor to SLIP, PPP provides router-to-router and
host-to-network connections over both synchronous and asynchronous circuits.
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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.
Remote server
A network computer allows a user to log on to the network from a distant location.
RFC
Request for Comments - Refers to documents published by the Internet Engineering
Task Force (IETF) proposing standard protocols and procedures for the Internet. RFC
Route
The path that network traffic takes from its source to its destination. The route a
datagram may follow can include many gateways and many physical networks.
In the Internet, each datagram is routed separately.
Router
A system is responsible for making decisions about which of several paths network
(or Internet) traffic will follow. To do this, it uses a routing protocol to
gain information about the network and algorithms to choose the best route based on
several criteria known as "routing metrics".
Routing Table
Information stored within a router that contains network path and status information.
It is used to select the most appropriate route to forward information along.
Routing Information Protocol
Routers periodically exchange information with one another so that they can
determine minimum distance paths between sources and destinations.
SNMP
Simple Network Management Protocol - The network management protocol of choice
for TCP/IP-based Internet.
SOCKET
(1) The Berkeley UNIX mechanism for creating a virtual connection between
processes.
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(2) IBM term for software interfaces that allow two UNIX application programs to
talk via TCP/IP protocols.
Spanning-Tree Bridge Protocol (STP)
Spanning-Tree Bridge Protocol (STP) - Part of an IEEE standard. A mechanism for
detecting and preventing loops from occurring in a multi-bridged environment.
When three or more LAN's segments are connected via bridges, a loop can occur.
Because of a bridge forwards all packets that are not recognized as being local,
some packets can circulate for long periods of time, eventually degrading system
performance. This algorithm ensures only one path connects any pair of stations,
selecting one bridge as the 'root' bridge, with the highest priority one as identifier,
from which all paths should radiate.
Spoofing
A method of fooling network end stations into believing that keep alive signals have
come from and returned to the host. Polls are received and returned locally at
either end
Static IP Address
A static IP address is an IP address permanently assigned to computer in a TCP/IP
network. Static IP addresses are usually assigned to networked devices that are
consistently accessed by multiple users, such as Server PCs, or printers. If you are
using your Router to share your cable or DSL Internet connection, contact your ISP to
see if they have assigned your home a static IP address. You will need that address
during your Router's configuration.
Subnet
For routing purposes, IP networks can be divided into logical subnets by using a
subnet mask. Values below those of the mask are valid addresses on the subnet.
TCP
Transmission Control Protocol - The major transport protocol in the Internet suite of
protocols provides reliable, connection-oriented full-duplex streams.
TFTP
Trivial File Transfer Protocol. A simple file transfer protocol (a simplified version of
FTP) that is often boot diskless workstations and other network devices such as
routers over a network (typically a LAN).
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Telnet
The virtual terminal protocol in the Internet suite of protocols - Allows users of one
host to log into a remote host and act as normal terminal users of that host.
Transparent bridging
The intelligence necessary to make relaying decisions exists in the bridge itself and is
thus transparent to the communicating workstations. It involves frame forwarding,
learning workstation addresses, and ensuring no topology loops exist (in conjunction
with the Spanning-Tree algorithm).
UDP
User Datagram Protocol - A connectionless transport protocol that runs on top of
TCP/IP's IP. UDP, like TCP, uses IP for delivery; however, unlike TCP, UDP
provides for exchange of datagram without acknowledgments or guaranteed delivery.
Best suited for small, independent requests, such as requesting a MIB value from an
SNMP agent, in which first setting up a connection would take more time than
sending the data.
UNI signaling
User Network Interface signaling for ATM communications.
Virtual Connection (VC)
A link that seems and behaves like a dedicated point-to-point line or a system that
delivers packets in sequence, as happens on an actual point-to-point network. In
reality, the data is delivered across a network via the most appropriate route. The
sending and receiving devices do not have to be aware of the options and the route is
chosen only when a message is sent. There is no pre-arrangement, so each virtual
connection exists only for the duration of that one transmission.
WAN
Wide area network - A data communications network that spans any distance and is
usually provided by a public carrier (such as a telephone company or service
provider).
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