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Glossary
IP Address
A four-byte number uniquely defining each host on the Internet. Ranges of
addresses are assigned by Internic, an organization formed for this purpose.
Usually written in dotted-decimal notation with periods separating the bytes
(for example, 134.177.244.57).
IPSec
Internet Protocol Security. IPSec is a series of guidelines for securing private
information transmitted over public networks. IPSec is a VPN method
providing a higher level of security than PPTP.
ISP
Internet service provider.
Internet Protocol
The main internetworking protocol used in the Internet. Used in conjunction
with the Transfer Control Protocol (TCP) to form TCP/IP.
LAN
See
local area network.
local area network
LAN. A communications network serving users within a limited area, such as
one floor of a building. A LAN typically connects multiple personal
computers and shared network devices such as storage and printers. Although
many technologies exist to implement a LAN, Ethernet is the most common
for connecting personal computers.
MAC address
Media Access Control address. A unique 48-bit hardware address assigned to
every Ethernet node. Usually written in the form 01:23:45:67:89:ab.
Mbps
Megabits per second.
MSB
See
Most Significant Bit or Most Significant Byte.
MTU
See
Maximum Transmission Unit.
Maximum Transmit
Unit
The size in bytes of the largest packet that can be sent or received.
Most Significant Bit or
Most Significant Byte
The portion of a number, address, or field that is farthest left when written as a
single number in conventional hexadecimal ordinary notation. The part of the
number having the most value.
NAT
See
Network Address Translation.
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.
Summary of Contents for DG834v2 - ADSL Modem Router
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Page 14: ...Reference Manual for the Model DG834 ADSL Firewall Router 1 4 About This Guide ...
Page 22: ...Reference Manual for the Model DG834 ADSL Firewall Router 2 8 Introduction ...
Page 58: ...Reference Manual for the Model DG834 ADSL Firewall Router 4 16 Protecting Your Network ...
Page 74: ...Reference Manual for the Model DG834 ADSL Firewall Router 5 16 Managing Your Network ...
Page 86: ...Reference Manual for the Model DG834 ADSL Firewall Router 6 12 Advanced Configuration ...
Page 96: ...Reference Manual for the Model DG834 ADSL Firewall Router 7 10 Troubleshooting ...
Page 114: ...Reference Manual for the Model DG834 ADSL Firewall Router B 16 Network and Routing Basics ...
Page 136: ...Reference Manual for the Model DG834 ADSL Firewall Router C 22 Preparing Your Network ...