OVERVIEW
SECTION 1
SECTION
1,
OVERVIEW
1-5
TCP/IP
Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) comprises
the backbone of the Internet. IP moves packets of data between
nodes while TCP verifies delivery from client to server. Every device
you hook up to your wireless router identifies itself with an IP
address. You are able to assign devices on your network with either
a static or dynamically assigned IP address.
Static IP Address
A static IP address is a fixed address that is assigned manually to a
device on the network. Static IP addresses must be unique and
cannot be shared, therefore they are used in situations where the
address should never change, like print servers or PC servers.
If using your wireless router to share an Internet connection, your
Internet Service Provider (ISP) might have assigned you a static IP
address, which you will use when configuring your router. See more
information in
Configuration
.
Dynamic IP Address
A dynamic IP address is a temporary IP number, dynamically or
randomly generated by a DHCP server. The address lasts only as
long as the server allots, usually in the space of a day or two. When
the IP address expires, the client is automatically reassigned a new
IP address, ensuring smooth communication.
If using your wireless router to share an Internet connection, your ISP
might have assigned you a dynamic IP address, which you use when
configuring your router. See more information in
Configuration
.
DHCP Server
A Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP) Server assigns IP
addresses to clients connected to the router. Client is the general
term used to describe any wireless device that can connect with your
unit. The client (PC, gaming device, etc.) is automatically assigned
an IP address every time a wireless device is added to your network,
freeing you from manually assigning IP addresses.
