Page 2 - Product Registration
ViewSonic Wireless Media Gateway i Copyright © 2005 ViewSonic Corporation. All rights are reserved. ViewSonic and the three birds logo are registered trademarks of ViewSonic Corporation. UPnP™ is a trademark of UPnP™ Implementers Corporation (UIC). Microsoft, Windows, the Microsoft Internet Explorer...
Page 3 - Table of Contents; Back Panel — Ports; Chapter 2: Set up the Gateway
ViewSonic Wireless Media Gateway ii Table of Contents Product Registration..................................................................................................... i For Your Records ............................................................................................................
Page 5 - Chapter 3: File Management
ViewSonic Wireless Media Gateway iv Table of Contents, continued The WLAN tab.......................................................................................................... 54 Wireless LAN Basic Settings ............................................................................. 54 Chap...
Page 6 - Appendix
ViewSonic Wireless Media Gateway v Table of Contents, continued Appendix Specifications................................................................................................................. 75 Limited Warranty...................................................................................
Page 8 - Typical Setup; A typical setup for the; Gateway; shown below starts on the next page.
ViewSonic Wireless Media Gateway 2 Typical Setup A typical setup for the Gateway shown below starts on the next page. Internet Modem PC Wired WMG80/WMG120 Media Gateway USB Adapter PC PC Card Laptop Game Console WMA100Media Adapter TV Projector USB Printer Basic Setup
Page 9 - Product Features; Access photos, video, music and more on demand; Store the family’s media content on the; for the whole family to; is combined with a; you can extend your digital entertainment to any TV or; Robust security keeps your data secure
ViewSonic Wireless Media Gateway 3 Product Features Access photos, video, music and more on demand Store the family’s media content on the Gateway for the whole family to access. When the Gateway is combined with a ViewSonic Wireless Media Adapter, you can extend your digital entertainment to any TV...
Page 10 - General Requirements; Personal Computer or notebook.; Microsoft Internet Explorer; or; Netscape; navigator to view and; Available AC power outlet.
ViewSonic Wireless Media Gateway 4 General Requirements • Personal Computer or notebook. • Broadband modem (DSL, cable), or ISP 5.0 or newer. • Microsoft Internet Explorer or Netscape navigator to view and use the Gateway web-based configuration screens. • Available AC power outlet.
Page 11 - Package Contents; For information on optional accessories and products, go to
ViewSonic Wireless Media Gateway 5 Package Contents Check to make sure all of the items shown below are included in the package. For information on optional accessories and products, go to www.viewsonic.com. WMG80 / WMG120 Gateway Quick Start Guide Power Cord and Adapter Ethernet LAN Cable (6 feet) ...
Page 12 - Safety Notice; To ensure safe operation, following these simply rules:
ViewSonic Wireless Media Gateway 6 Safety Notice To ensure safe operation, following these simply rules: • Place device in a safe, secure location. • Read the user guide thoroughly before installing the device. • The device should only be repaired by authorized and qualified personnel. Do not try to...
Page 13 - Front Panel — LEDs; STATUS
ViewSonic Wireless Media Gateway 7 Front Panel — LEDs Link/Act LEDs LAN port(s) 1, 2, 3, 4 Solid Green: LED indicates there is a connection to LAN port 1, 2, 3, &/or 4 on the back of the Gateway . 10/100 LEDs 10Mbps LAN port(s) 1, 2, 3, 4 Active connection: LED OFFBlinking Green: data is transfe...
Page 15 - This chapter shows how to set up the; the most Basic Setup, see the; Wireless Media Quick Start Guide; Step 1: Connect the Gateway. Details start on the next page.; Chapter 3 File Management
ViewSonic Wireless Media Gateway 9 This chapter shows how to set up the ViewSonic ® Gateway . For the most Basic Setup, see the Wireless Media Quick Start Guide . For more detailed information, see this user guide. This chapter has the following steps: Step 1: Connect the Gateway. Details start on t...
Page 16 - Step 1: Connect the Gateway; Before connecting the Gateway, make sure you have all the
ViewSonic Wireless Media Gateway 10 Step 1: Connect the Gateway (1) Before connecting the Gateway, make sure you have all the setup information that your Internet Service Provider (ISP) requires. (2) Make sure that all network hardware is turned off, including the Gateway, computer(s), and cable or ...
Page 17 - Connect the AC Power Adapter to the Power Jack on the back; Back of Gateway
ViewSonic Wireless Media Gateway 11 (4) Connect the AC Power Adapter to the Power Jack on the back of the Gateway. Attach the AC Power Adapter to the Power Cord. Connect the Power Cord to an AC Wall Outlet or a power strip with surge protection. The blue POWER light on the front turns on. The Gatewa...
Page 18 - Step 2: Set your PC to DHCP
ViewSonic Wireless Media Gateway 12 Step 2: Set your PC to DHCP Verify that your computer is set to DHCP (Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol) to obtain an IP address automatically as follows: (may be already set to DHCP by default.) For Windows 2000 or XP (1) Click the Windows ® Start button > C...
Page 19 - Properties
ViewSonic Wireless Media Gateway 13 (3) Check the box next to Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) if it isn’t already checked by default. Highlight Internet Protocol (TCP/ IP) if it isn’t already highlighted automatically. Click Properties . The Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) Properties screen appears as shown i...
Page 20 - Select; Obtain an IP address automatically; to complete the PC configuration.
ViewSonic Wireless Media Gateway 14 (4) Select Obtain an IP address automatically . Click OK > OK > Close to complete the PC configuration. (5) Restart your PC if prompted.
Page 21 - Step 3: Configure the Gateway; Login
ViewSonic Wireless Media Gateway 15 Step 3: Configure the Gateway You only need to configure the Gateway once on any computer that is already set up using the Web-based utility screens shown on the next few pages. Default settings in the table on the right may be helpful during the configuration pro...
Page 22 - The Primary Setup tab; Time Zone
ViewSonic Wireless Media Gateway 16 The Primary Setup tab Enter the fields in the Primary Setup screen that are required by your ISP. Time Zone (Primary Setup) Select the time zone you are in and check Enable Daylight Saving Time if this applies. Internet (Primary Setup) Host Name: change if require...
Page 23 - LAN
ViewSonic Wireless Media Gateway 17 LAN (Primary Setup) IP Address: The default is Gateway IP Setting. No change is necessary. Subnet Mask: The default is Gateway IP Setting. No change is necessary. Wireless (Primary Setup) Mode: click the down arrow field for the drop-down menu with a list of wirel...
Page 25 - Step 4: Set up your network; The WAN tab; To configure your network, from the; Advanced Setup; the; WAN; tab shown on the right. To connect to the Internet, click; Setup Wizard; connection manually, select; Connection; screen appears as shown on the next page.
ViewSonic Wireless Media Gateway 19 Step 4: Set up your network To initialize the WMG, search for Wireless Router with default SSID “xxxx”. Set your laptop or PC to obtain an IP address automatically. The default setting IP for WLAN router is 192.168.5.1. Launch your browser to connect to the WLAN r...
Page 26 - Internet Settings; recommended
ViewSonic Wireless Media Gateway 20 Internet Settings Setup Wizard From the Setup Wizard shown on the right > select Internet Settings ( recommended ) for PPPoE or Ethernet > click Next. The Internet Connection screen appears shown below. Select the type of WAN connection you have: • WAN Ether...
Page 27 - screen
ViewSonic Wireless Media Gateway 21 DHCP (Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol) . If you want other users in this network to recognize this device, on the screen shown on the right, enter the DHCP Client Host Name > click DHCP Client Information . The DHCP Client Dynamic Interface screen appears a...
Page 28 - Click
ViewSonic Wireless Media Gateway 22 Click Return . To use PPPoE as your WAN connection From the Primary Setup tab > Advanced Setup > WAN tab > Setup Wizard > Internet Settings > Next > WAN PPoE > Next > enter the information on the screen shown on the right as required by you...
Page 29 - VPN Connection; Select the type of of Internet Connection you have:
ViewSonic Wireless Media Gateway 23 VPN Connection 1 To set up a VPN (Virtual Private Network) connection to your ISP, click the WAN tab > select Setup Wizard > select Creating a VPN Connection . The VPN Connection screen appears. 2 Select the type of of Internet Connection you have: PPTP Clie...
Page 30 - Submit; to accept the; VPN POLICIES
ViewSonic Wireless Media Gateway 24 1 To complete the VPN connection have all the information that your service provider requires. Click Submit to accept the changes. The VPN POLICIES screen appears.
Page 31 - IKE; IPSec Policies
ViewSonic Wireless Media Gateway 25 2 Select one of the two types of VPN POLICIES: IPSec or IKE . IPSec Policies IPSec Policies are a set of crypto map associated with a VPN connection. IPSec can provide data integrity and security. It can be used to protect one or more data flows between a pair of ...
Page 33 - IKE Policy
ViewSonic Wireless Media Gateway 27 IKE Policy IKE (Internet Key Exchange) is a key management protocol standard used in conjunction with IPSec and other standards. IKE provides authentication of the IPSec peers, negotiates IPSec keys, and negotiates IPSec security associations. Policy Name Naming t...
Page 34 - Manual Connection; From the screen shown on the right, click the
ViewSonic Wireless Media Gateway 28 Manual Connection From the screen shown on the right, click the WAN tab for the pull- down menu > click Setup Wizard (the Setup Wizard screen appears) > select Internet Settings > Next (the Internet Connection screen appears as shown) > select the type...
Page 35 - The LAN tab
ViewSonic Wireless Media Gateway 29 The LAN tab Select the LAN tab > select LAN Setting. The LAN Ethernet Configuration screen provides the basic setup for the LAN port of the WMG. LAN Ethernet Configuration 1 Enter the IP address and subnet mask for the device. 2 Select Enable DHCP Server for LA...
Page 36 - The Advanced tab; System Settings; To change the password for the WMG and to establish the
ViewSonic Wireless Media Gateway 30 The Advanced tab To set up the system information and enable the administrator to log the information, monitor the traffic flow and other advanced settings, select the Advanced tab > System Settings . System Settings To change the password for the WMG and to es...
Page 37 - Remote Administration; AddRoute
ViewSonic Wireless Media Gateway 31 Remote Administration By default, only users on the intra-net can browse the built-in Web pages to perform administration tasks. The Remote Administration feature enables you to perform administrative tasks from a remote host. This section shows how to set up the ...
Page 38 - Logging; General Log Email
ViewSonic Wireless Media Gateway 32 Logging Your Administrator can track the information on WMG by recording all the login information. The Administrator can also set the type, time, and level of information that he wants to record and send. The log can be delivered to the administrator by SMTP serv...
Page 39 - Alert Log
ViewSonic Wireless Media Gateway 33 Two types of logs include the following: Alert Log • Syn Flooding • Ping of Death • IP Spoofing • Unauthorized Login • Win Nuke • IP Option Attacks General Log • System Error Messages • Deny Policies • Allow Policies • Content Filtering • Data Inspection • General...
Page 40 - MAC Clone
ViewSonic Wireless Media Gateway 34 MAC Clone Clone MAC Address can modify the WAN MAC address to other. It is not recommended that you change the default MAC address unless required by your ISP. DNS Proxy Enter a DNS Server Address if you wish to use the one provided by your ISP. DNS stands for Dom...
Page 41 - Dynamic DNS; After you enter the corresponding value for these fields, press
ViewSonic Wireless Media Gateway 35 Dynamic DNS User can enable or disable the automatic update service for DNS. Fill in the required field to use the Dynamic Domain Name Service feature (DDNS). It is a method to keep domain names linked to changing IP address. In this way, changing IP address will ...
Page 42 - IP Reassembly Configuration; breaking a packet into smaller units when; Monitor; User can see the log data in this section.
ViewSonic Wireless Media Gateway 36 IP Reassembly Configuration Fragmentation: breaking a packet into smaller units when transmitting over a network medium that cannot support the original size of the packet. Monitor User can see the log data in this section.
Page 43 - The Security tab; Corporate Outbound/Inbound; Add; to put in more security rules. In the Place Rule column,
ViewSonic Wireless Media Gateway 37 The Security tab This section shows how to secure your Local network as well as the wireless network. Corporate Outbound/Inbound In the Security function setting, you can choose the direction of the traffic flow you want to filter. You can see all the filtering ru...
Page 45 - Self policy; You can pick the pre-setting rule to enhance the security policy.
ViewSonic Wireless Media Gateway 39 Self policy You can pick the pre-setting rule to enhance the security policy.
Page 46 - Filtering; User filtering; to add a new rule to the modules.
ViewSonic Wireless Media Gateway 40 Filtering WMG allows user to setup all sort of combination in Filtering function. This section shows you the details of controlling the network environment. Filters are the mechanism that directs the diverted traffic to the required detection rules. The WMG enable...
Page 47 - User group filtering
ViewSonic Wireless Media Gateway 41 User group filtering IP Address filtering IP Address Filtering allows you to select certain IP addresses are able to pass through the WMG or not. In IP Address Screen, you could see the list of all setting you have made. If you wish to add more IP listed, select “...
Page 48 - Service filtering
ViewSonic Wireless Media Gateway 42 Service filtering Service Filtering allows you to select what types of packets are able to pass through the WMG. In Service Screen, you could see the list of all pre-set services. If to add more services, select “Add” to specify more services. To define a service,...
Page 49 - Schedule; ” to create a new; Window Name; : Specify the active working hours by indicate the
ViewSonic Wireless Media Gateway 43 Schedule The WMG allows you to specify when to enforce the security rules. The schedule menu is shown below: Click “ Add ” to create a new schedule. Window Name : Name your scheduling rule. Working Date : Specify the date Working Hours : Specify the active working...
Page 50 - MAC address filter
ViewSonic Wireless Media Gateway 44 MAC address filter In the MAC Address Filter screen, you can insert the MAC address you want to control. WMG allows you to filter 5 MAC addresses. When you finish, remember to mark the Enable Filtering box to enable this function.
Page 52 - DMZ
ViewSonic Wireless Media Gateway 46 NAT (Network Address Translation) NAT is a function allows several networked PCs to share an Internet account using only a single IP address, which may be statically or dynamically assigned by your Service Provider. Click “Add” to add more rule to NAT Configuratio...
Page 53 - Firewall Attacks; Disable; to activate or deactivate the Firewall Rule. Click; SUBMIT; to accept
ViewSonic Wireless Media Gateway 47 Firewall Attacks Firewall is a security measures that protect the resources of the local network from intruders. First, click either Enable or Disable to activate or deactivate the Firewall Rule. Click SUBMIT to accept the setting.
Page 54 - The Utilities tab; Save Settings vs Logout; Save Settings
ViewSonic Wireless Media Gateway 48 The Utilities tab This section describes the following Utilities and then gives instructions for downloading content from the Internet to your WMG hard drive: • Save Settings • Factory Default • Upload/Backup Configuration • Restart Router • Firmware Upgrade Save ...
Page 55 - Factory Default; To return the WMG settings back to the factory defaults, select the; Utilities; Upload/backup Configuration
ViewSonic Wireless Media Gateway 49 Factory Default To return the WMG settings back to the factory defaults, select the Utilities tab > Factory Default > click Yes . Upload/backup Configuration You could save the completely-configure setting by clicking “yes”. WMG will save the current configu...
Page 56 - Restart Router; If the WMG stops responding, highlight the
ViewSonic Wireless Media Gateway 50 Restart Router If the WMG stops responding, highlight the Utilities tab > click Restart router to reboot.
Page 57 - Firmware Upgrade
ViewSonic Wireless Media Gateway 51 Firmware Upgrade Firmware Upgrade improves the performance of your WMG (Wireless Media Gateway). To download newer software 1 Periodically check the ViewSonic support site www.viewsonic.com/support for updates to software and then download to your local PC hard dr...
Page 58 - Upgrade Media Server Application
ViewSonic Wireless Media Gateway 52 Upgrade Media Server Application Upgrade Media Server Application for file management and to allow your WMA (Wireless Media Adapter) to see and stream the content from your WMG (Wireless Media Gateway) . Check the ViewSonic support site www.viewsonic.com/support p...
Page 59 - Update Media Server Host Name
ViewSonic Wireless Media Gateway 53 Update Media Server Host Name To change the name of your WMG (Hostname) 1 From the Utilities menu, click Update Media Server Hostname as shown on the right. 2 In the Hostname field shown on the right, enter a name of your choosing; any name – Vacation, Graduation,...
Page 60 - The WLAN tab; Wireless LAN Basic Settings; This section shows you how to configure the; Access Point; function of the WMG. Select the WLAN tab.; ESSID
ViewSonic Wireless Media Gateway 54 The WLAN tab Wireless LAN Basic Settings This section shows you how to configure the Access Point function of the WMG. Select the WLAN tab. ESSID The Extended Service Set Identification is a thirty-two character (maximum) alphanumeric key identifying the wireless ...
Page 61 - Method 1: Networking Companion CD
ViewSonic Wireless Media Gateway 55 Chapter 3: File Management Transfer content to your Gateway hard drive To download (transfer) files (content) from your PC to the Gateway (WMG) hard drive, do one of the following three methods: (details start at the bottom of this page) • Method 1: The Networking...
Page 62 - Alternate Method 2: Network Share
ViewSonic Wireless Media Gateway 56 3 Select Setup WMG . Two new shortcuts appear on the desktop that are links to the WMG hard drive; one is a WMG folder for WMG Media and one is for the WMG USB. Click EXIT . Double- click WMG Media . An Explore Window appears with three folders for three type of m...
Page 63 - Alternate Method 3: Open Internet Browser; Method 1
ViewSonic Wireless Media Gateway 57 Alternate Method 3: Open Internet Browser 1 Use this method if Method 1 and 2 do not work. Open your Internet Explorer Browser . An Internet window appears. 2 In the Address line, type http:\\192.168.1.1 and press Enter . A window like the one shown on the right a...
Page 64 - Step 1: Access the Internet; Step 2: Install printer driver; Chapter 4: Set Up the Print Server
ViewSonic Wireless Media Gateway 58 Step 1: Access the Internet Make sure you can access the Internet through the Gateway as shown in the Basic Setup section of this guide. Step 2: Install printer driver IMPORTANT! Install the printer driver for your printer on your computer. See the user guide that...
Page 65 - USB LED
ViewSonic Wireless Media Gateway 59 Step 4: Turn PC on With a PC connected to the Gateway as shown in the Basic Setup section of this guide, turn the PC on. Wait for the USB LED on the front of the Gateway to light up to a steady green as shown on the right. USB LED A steady green USB LED light turn...
Page 66 - Step 5: Set up the print server
ViewSonic Wireless Media Gateway 60 Step 5: Set up the print server 1 Right-click the Windows Start button > select My Network Places . An Explorer Window appears with an Address line. 2 In the Address line, type “ \\192.168.1.1 ” Press ENTER . Another screen appears with a folder called Printers...
Page 67 - Yes; OK; Select the printer; Manufacturer; from the list of; Manufacturers
ViewSonic Wireless Media Gateway 61 4 Click Yes . Another screen appears. 5 Click OK . The Add Printer Wizard screen appears. 6 Select the printer Manufacturer from the list of Manufacturers . The USB print server currently support most HP USB printers and a few other brands such as Epson and Cannon...
Page 68 - Select a model from the list of; Printers
ViewSonic Wireless Media Gateway 62 7 Select a model from the list of Printers . Click OK .
Page 69 - Step 6: Test printer connection; Click the; Windows Start; button > select and open; Printer and; Verify that the page printed ok >Click
ViewSonic Wireless Media Gateway 63 Step 6: Test printer connection 1 Click the Windows Start button > select and open Printer and Faxes . 2 Right-click on “lp on VIEWSONIC” > select Properties > click Print Test Page. A message appears as shown on the right. 3 Verify that the page printed ...
Page 70 - and maintenance; Chapter 5: Troubleshooting & Maintenance; Getting Help Checklist
ViewSonic Wireless Media Gateway 64 This chapter provides possible solutions to problems you may encounter while operating your Gateway and maintenance instructions. • Getting Help Checklist (shown on the right) • Troubleshooting Solutions • Customer Support contact information • Maintenance instruc...
Page 71 - Troubleshooting Solutions; If you are using a cable or DSL modem and are having; Turn off your cable or DSL modem, PC, and the; Turn on the; default values should be; Advanced Settings; tab and then; MAC Address Clone
ViewSonic Wireless Media Gateway 65 Troubleshooting Solutions 1 If you are using a cable or DSL modem and are having problems connecting to the Internet, do the following: • Turn off your cable or DSL modem, PC, and the Gateway . • Turn on your modem and wait a few minutes until the modem has establ...
Page 73 - I can’t connect to other computers on my LAN.; I can’t access the Gateway from a wireless network card.; Do not attempt to use the; in a metal closet or other
ViewSonic Wireless Media Gateway 67 4 I can’t connect to other computers on my LAN. • The IP Addresses of the computers are not set correctly. Make sure that each computer has a unique IP Address. If using DHCP through the AP Gateway , makes sure that each computer is enable DHCP function and restar...
Page 74 - Why does the Gateway take a long time to boot and
ViewSonic Wireless Media Gateway 68 6 I forgot my password. What do I do? • Press and hold Reset on the back of the Gateway for 6-10 seconds. The Gateway then resets to factory defaults. Reconfigure your Gateway all over again. 7 Why does the Gateway take a long time to boot and get ready to use? • ...
Page 75 - Customer Support; Website; United States
ViewSonic Wireless Media Gateway 69 Customer Support Before contacting Customer Support, check the Troubleshooting table on the previous page for possible solutions to any setup problems you have. NOTE: For Customer Support or product service you will need to provide the product’s serial number (on ...
Page 76 - Maintenance Instructions; Firmware Updates; performance, follow the; website periodically for the most recent firmware.; Software Updates; Cleaning Instructions; Make sure the power cord is unplugged before
ViewSonic Wireless Media Gateway 70 Maintenance Instructions Firmware Updates • To ensure optimal Gateway performance, follow the instructions in the Firmware Upgrade section of Chapter 4 on Advanced Web Management Settings. Check the ViewSonic website periodically for the most recent firmware. • Fo...
Page 77 - Regulatory Information; FCC Interference Statement; USA
ViewSonic Wireless Media Gateway 71 Regulatory Information FCC Interference Statement FCC (Federal Communication Commission) Interference Statement Class B Regulations USA This equipment complies with the limits for a class B digital device as specified in Part 15 of FCC Rules which provide reasonab...
Page 79 - Canada
ViewSonic Wireless Media Gateway 73 Canada This digital apparatus does not exceed the Class B limits for radio noise emissions from digital apparatus as set out in the interference-causing equipment standard entitled “Digital Apparatus,” ICES-003 of the Department of Communications. Cet appareil num...
Page 80 - This Appendix has the following information:
ViewSonic Wireless Media Gateway 74 Appendix This Appendix has the following information: • Specifications • Limited Warranty • Glossary
Page 81 - Specifications
ViewSonic Wireless Media Gateway 75 Specifications * Performance varies depending on environment. WLAN Standards IEEE 802.11gIEEE 802.11b 54, 48, 36, 24, 18, 12, 9, 6 Mbps11, 5.5, 2, 1 Mbps Ports WANLANUSB 142 Compatibility Operating SystemsMin. Sys. Req. Windows ® , 2000, XP Professional, XP Home P...
Page 82 - Limited Warranty; Wireless Media Gateway Products
ViewSonic Wireless Media Gateway 76 Limited Warranty Wireless Media Gateway Products What the warranty covers: ViewSonic ® warrants its Gateway products to be free from defects in material and workmanship during the warranty period. If a ViewSonic Gateway product proves to be defective in material o...
Page 84 - Glossary
ViewSonic Wireless Media Gateway 78 Glossary 10BaseT . An IEEE standard (802.3) for operating 10 Mbps Ethernet networks (LANs) with twisted pair cabling and a wiring hub. 802.11 standard . 802.11 or IEEE 802.11 is a type of radio technology used for wireless local area networks (WLANs). It is a stan...
Page 85 - . An IEEE specification for wireless networking that; Access point; . A wireless LAN transceiver or “gateway” that can; Gateways; can do bridging, and a hub may
ViewSonic Wireless Media Gateway 79 802.11a . An IEEE specification for wireless networking that operates in the 5 GHz frequency range (5.725 GHz to 5.850 GHz) with a maximum 54 Mbps data transfer rate. The 5 GHz frequency band is not as crowded as the 2.4 GHz frequency, because the 802.11a specific...
Page 87 - The amount of transmission capacity that is available; Bluetooth wireless technology; . A technology specification for
ViewSonic Wireless Media Gateway 81 Bandwidth. The amount of transmission capacity that is available on a network at any point in time. Available bandwidth depends on several variables such as the rate of data transmission speed between networked devices, network overhead, number of users, and the t...
Page 88 - A comparatively fast Internet connection. Services; Client; . Any computer connected to a network that requests
ViewSonic Wireless Media Gateway 82 example, wireless, Ethernet or token ring). Wireless bridges are commonly used to link buildings in campuses. Broadband. A comparatively fast Internet connection. Services such as ISDN, cable modem, DSL and satellite are all considered broadband as compared to dia...
Page 89 - A network node characteristic for proactively; Crossover cable; . A special cable used for networking two
ViewSonic Wireless Media Gateway 83 Collision avoidance. A network node characteristic for proactively detecting that it can transmit a signal without risking a collision. Crossover cable . A special cable used for networking two computers without the use of a hub. Crossover cables may also be requi...
Page 90 - (Carrier Sense Multiple Access with Collision
ViewSonic Wireless Media Gateway 84 CSMA/CA (Carrier Sense Multiple Access with Collision Avoidance). The principle medium access method employed by IEEE 802.11 WLANs. It is a "listen before talk": method of minimizing (but not eliminating) collisions caused by simultaneous transmission by m...
Page 91 - DHCP; (Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol). A utility that enables; Diversity antenna; - A type of antenna system that uses two; DNS
ViewSonic Wireless Media Gateway 85 from typical "wall wart" transformers that plug into a wall socket and provide DC power via a tiny plug to larger, enterprise-level Power Over Ethernet systems that inject DC power into the Ethernet cables connecting access points. DHCP (Dynamic Host Confi...
Page 92 - DSL; (Digital Subscriber Lines). Various technology protocols for; Encryption key; . International standard networking technology for wired; Firewall; . A system that secures a network and prevents access by
ViewSonic Wireless Media Gateway 86 DSL (Digital Subscriber Lines). Various technology protocols for high-speed data, voice and video transmission over ordinary twisted-pair copper POTS (Plain Old Telephone Service) telephone wires. Encryption key . An alphanumeric (letters and/or numbers) series th...
Page 93 - In the wireless world, a gateway is an access point with; HotSpot; A multiport device used to connect PCs to a network via; HZ
ViewSonic Wireless Media Gateway 87 Gateway. In the wireless world, a gateway is an access point with additional software capabilities such as providing NAT and DHCP. Gateways may also provide VPN support, roaming, firewalls, various levels of security, etc. HotSpot . A place where you can access Wi...
Page 94 - IEEE; A set of specifications for LANs from The Institute of
ViewSonic Wireless Media Gateway 88 IEEE (Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers), New York, www.ieee.org. A membership organization that includes engineers, scientists and students in electronics and allied fields. It has more than 300,000 members and is involved with setting standards f...
Page 95 - IP; A 32-bit number that identifies each sender or receiver; ISA; (Industry Standard Architecture). A type of internal computer
ViewSonic Wireless Media Gateway 89 applications. An Internet appliance can be Wi-Fi enabled or it can be connected via a cable to the local network. IP (telephony). Technology that supports voice, data and video transmission via IP-based LANs, WANs, and the Internet. This includes VoIP (Voice over ...
Page 96 - ISO Network Model
ViewSonic Wireless Media Gateway 90 modems and network adapters. ISA has been replaced by PCI and is not very common anymore. ISO Network Model (International Standards Organization). A network model developed by the ISO that consists of seven different levels, or layers. By standardizing these laye...
Page 97 - MAC; Assigning a PC to a shared drive or printer port on a; NAT; . Identifies the wireless network for all the shared; NIC; (Network Interface Card). An expansion board you insert into a
ViewSonic Wireless Media Gateway 91 such as an Internet connections, printers, files and drives. When Wi-Fi is used to connect the devices, the system is known as a wireless LAN or WLAN. MAC (Medium Access Controller). Every wireless 802.11 device has its own specific MAC address hard-coded into it....
Page 98 - PC Card; (Personal Computer Memory Card International
ViewSonic Wireless Media Gateway 92 a type of PC adapter card that either works without wires (Wi-Fi) or attaches to a network cable to provide two-way communication between the computer and network devices such as a hub or switch. Most office wired NICs operate at 10 Mbps (Ethernet), 100 Mbps (Fast...
Page 99 - A wireless or wired computer network that; . All the networked PCs; PHY; Used in larger companies and organizations to; Range
ViewSonic Wireless Media Gateway 93 Peer-to-peer network. A wireless or wired computer network that has no server or central hub or Gateway . All the networked PCs are equally able to act as a network server or client, and each client computer can talk to all the other wireless computers without hav...
Page 100 - Roaming
ViewSonic Wireless Media Gateway 94 Residential gateway. A wireless device that connects multiple PCs, peripherals and the Internet on a home network. Most Wi-Fi residential gateways provide DHCP and NAT as well. RJ-45 . Standard connectors used in Ethernet networks. Even though they look very simil...
Page 101 - SSL; Found in larger networks, these smaller; Switch; . A type of hub that efficiently controls the way multiple; TCP; (Transmission Control Protocol). A protocol used along with
ViewSonic Wireless Media Gateway 95 WLAN must use the same SSID. A device will not be permitted to join the BSS unless it can provide the unique SSID. Because an SSID can be sniffed in plain text from a packet, it does not supply any security to the network. An SSID is also referred to as a Network ...
Page 102 - UPnP; . A networking architecture that provides compatibility among
ViewSonic Wireless Media Gateway 96 takes care of handling the actual delivery of the data, TCP takes care of keeping track of the packets that a message is divided into for efficient routing through the Internet. For example, when a web page is downloaded from a web server, the TCP program layer in...
Page 103 - USB; (Virtual Private Network). A type of technology designed to
ViewSonic Wireless Media Gateway 97 any operating system. UPnP boasts device-driver independence and zero-configuration networking. USB (Universal Serial Bus). A high-speed bidirectional serial connection between a PC and a peripheral that transmits data at the rate of 12 megabits per second. VoIP (...
Page 104 - WEP; (Wired Equivalent Privacy). Basic wireless security provided; WLAN
ViewSonic Wireless Media Gateway 98 WEP (Wired Equivalent Privacy). Basic wireless security provided by Wi-Fi. In some instances, WEP may be all a home or small-business user needs to protect wireless data. WEP is available in 40-bit (also called 64-bit), or in 108-bit (also called 128-bit) encrypti...