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WL-661G User Manual
Firmware
Firmware refers to memory chips that retain their content without electrical power
(for example, BIOS ROM). The router firmware stores settings made in the
interface.
Fragmentation
Refers to the breaking up of data packets during transmission.
FTP
FTP (File Transfer Protocol) is used to transfer files over a TCP/IP network, and is
typically used for transferring large files or uploading the HTML pages for a Web
site to the Web server.
Gateway
Gateways are computers that convert protocols enabling different networks,
applications, and operating systems to exchange information.
Host Name
The name given to a computer or client station that acts as a source for
information on the network.
HTTP
HTTP (HyperText Transport Protocol) is the communications protocol used to
connect to servers on the World Wide Web. HTTP establishes a connection with
a Web server and transmits HTML pages to client browser (for example
Windows IE). HTTP addresses all begin with the prefix 'http://' prefix (for
example,
http://www.yahoo.com
).
ICMP
ICMP (Internet Control Message Protocol) is a TCP/IP protocol used to send error
and control messages over the LAN (for example, it is used by the router to notify
a message sender that the destination node is not available).
IP
IP (Internet Protocol) is the protocol in the TCP/IP communications protocol suite
that contains a network address and allows messages to be routed to a different
network or subnet. However, IP does not ensure delivery of a complete
message—TCP provides the function of ensuring delivery.
IP Address
The IP (Internet Protocol) address refers to the address of a computer attached to
a TCP/IP network. Every client and server station must have a unique IP address.
Clients are assigned either a permanent address or have one dynamically
assigned to them via DHCP. IP addresses are written as four sets of numbers
separated by periods (for example, 211.23.181.189).
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