Glossary of Terms
You’ll find a more extensive glossary in the
Reference Manual
on the
MR814 GearBox
™
CD.
Category 5 (CAT5):
A twisted pair cable that meets specified requirements for high-speed networking.
Domain Name System (DNS) server:
A server that matches URLs (such as www.netgear.com) to
numeric IP addresses.
IP Address:
A 4-part number uniquely defining each host on the Internet. Usually written in dotted-
decimal notation with separating periods (for example, 134.177.244.57).
ISP:
Internet Service Provider.
Local Area Network (LAN):
A communications network within a limited area, such as one building.
PPP:
Point-to-Point Protocol, the standard Internet protocol for dial-up connections.
PPP over Ethernet (PPPoE):
A protocol for connecting remote hosts to the Internet over an always-on
connection by simulating a dial-up connection.
TCP/IP:
Transfer Control Protocol (TCP) with Internet Protocol (IP). The main internetworking protocol
used in the Internet.
Service Set ID (SSID):
The technical term for the Wireless Network Name. Each device in a wireless
network must use the same SSID. May also be called ESSID.
Wide Area Network (WAN):
A long distance link used to extend or connect remotely located local area
networks (for example, connecting your home computer to the Internet).
Wired Equivalent Privacy (WEP):
A way to encrypt data traveling over the wireless network to protect
against evesdroppers. Each device in a wireless network must use the same WEP Passphrase or keys
or WEP must be disabled. 128-bit encryption is the strongest available.
Router Specifications
Routing Protocols:
TCP/IP, RIP-1, RIP-2, DHCP, NAT, PPTP, PPPoE, IPSec, L2TP
Dimensions:
W: 255 mm (10.0") D: 169 mm (6.7") H: 34 mm (1.3")
Weight:
0.62 kg (1.4 lbs.)
Microprocessor:
ARM7, core
Memory:
1 MB Flash, 8 MB SDRAM
LAN:
10BASE-T or 100BASE-TX, RJ-45 or 802.11b 2.4 GHz wireless (Wi-Fi)
WAN:
10BASE-T, RJ-45
Power Adapter:
12 V DC 1.2 A with localized plug
Environmental Specifications
Operating temperature:
0 to 40°C (32˚ to 104˚F)
Operating humidity:
90% maximum relative humidity, noncondensing
Electromagnetic
Emissions:
FCC Part 15 Class B
VCCI Class B
EN 55 022 (CISPR 22), Class B Interface Specifications
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