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CONTENTS
INTRODUCTION ...................................................................................... 7
Package Contents ....................................................................................................... 7
Front Panel ............................................................................................................... 10
Rear Panel ................................................................................................................ 11

HARDWARE INSTALLATION ............................................................. 13
Positioning the router............................................................................................... 13
Connecting the router............................................................................................... 14
Connecting the phones ............................................................................................. 17

SETUP WIZARD ..................................................................................... 18
ISP Parameters ......................................................................................................... 19
Wireless.................................................................................................................... 19
Firewall .................................................................................................................... 19
Confirm .................................................................................................................... 20

WIRELESS ............................................................................................... 21
Channel and SSID.................................................................................................... 21
Wireless Security ..................................................................................................... 22

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STATUS ................................................................................................... 27
SAFETY INFORMATION ...................................................................... 28
CERTIFICATIONS .................................................................................. 29
CE Mark ................................................................................................................... 29
WEEE....................................................................................................................... 30

GLOSSARY ............................................................................................. 31

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INTRODUCTION
The DISCUS™ DRG A225G is designed to provide a cost-effective means of
sharing a single broadband Internet connection between several wired and
wireless computers. The Router also provides protection in the form of an electronic “firewall” preventing anyone outside of your network from seeing your files
or damaging your computers. The Router offers VoIP functionalities through 2
VoIP channels allowing you to use existing analog phones.
The DISCUS™ DRG A225G is an ADSL2+ router, targeted to residential environments and SOHO customers, that provides routed broadband services from
a single and modular access point.
The DISCUS™ DRG A225G is the ideal solution for:
1. Connecting multiple PCs and Video game consoles;
2. Sharing broadband internet connections with all home computers;
3. Performing VoIP connections.

Package Contents
Your new DISCUS™ DRG A225G ADSL2+ Router kit contains the related
hardware and software. In it you will find:
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.

One DISCUS™ DRG A225G unit
One Power Supply adapter
One Ethernet CAT5 cable with RJ-45 plug
One USB cable
One phone cable RJ-11 plug (ADSL)
One User Manual
One Quick Installation Guide
One CD-ROM

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TABLE 1.

Kit Material
Quantity

DESCRIPTION

1

DISCUS™ DRG A225G

1

Switching Power Supplier Adapter

1

Ethernet Cable

1

USB Cable

1

Phone Cable

1

User Manual

1

Quick Installation Guide

1

CD-ROM

If any of these items is missing or damaged, please contact your retailer.

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It implements an “always-on” high speed Asymmetric Digital Subscriber Line
(ADSL2/2+) connection to the telephone line on the WAN side, as well several
local connectivity technologies on the LAN side:
•
•
•
•

Four switched 10/100 Base-TX Ethernet ports
One Universal Serial Bus 1.1 (USB) connection to a host PC
One IEEE 802.11b/g Wireless LAN access point
Two FXS ports to analog phones

Figure 1 shows a sample network.

Figure 1 Sample Network

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Front Panel
The front panel of the Router contains twelve indicator lights (LEDs) that help to
describe the state of networking and connection operations.

Figure 2 LEDs

Table 1 LED Description
Ref.

LED

LED
Colour

1

Power

Green

2

3

ADSL
Link

Online

Green

LED Description
on

Power On

off

Power Off or failure

on

DSL connected

Blinking

DSL attempting synchronization

off

No Cable connected / No DSL line active

on

For PPPoA or PPPoE connections this LED will be on when PPP
authentication is successful

off

PPP authentication failed or your connection is not using PPPoA
or PPPoE

Green

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4

5

USB

Ethernet

on

USB Link Established

off

No USB Link established

on

Ethernet Link established

Green

Green

Blinking
off

6

7

8

Blinking

Wireless
LAN

Green

VoIP

Green

Phone

Green

LAN activity present (traffic in either direction)
No Ethernet Link established
Wireless LAN activity present (traffic in either direction)

off

Wireless functionality disabled

on

The VoIP connection is up

off

VoIP connection down

on

The phone is Off-Hook

Blinking
off

Incoming call
No call in progress

Rear Panel
The rear panel of the Router contains a reset button, a power on/off button, a
power adapter port, four LAN ports, one ADSL port, one USB device port and
two FXS ports.

FIGURE 4.

Rear Panel

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TABLE 2.

PORT

Port Description
DESCRIPTION

a

Phone DSL connector (ADSL2/2+)

b

USB 1.1 Device port

c

Four Ethernet ports 10/100 Mbps

d

Reset to factory default button

e

Power button

f

Power connector

g

FXS ports

Do not force the antenna beyond its mechanical stops. Rotating the antenna further may cause damage.

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HARDWARE INSTALLATION

Positioning the
router
You should place the Router in such a location to ensure that:
• It is located near an electrical outlet and a phone wall socket
• Water or moisture cannot enter the case of the unit
• It is out of direct sunlight and away from sources of heat
• The cabling is away from power lines, fluorescent lighting fixtures, and sources
of electrical noise such as radios, transmitters and broadband amplifiers.
• It is centrally located with respect to the wireless devices that will be connected
to the Router. A suitable location might be on top of a high shelf to ensure the
maximum coverage for all connected devices.

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Connecting the
router
The first step to install the router is to physically connect it to the telephone
socket and then to connect it to a computer by means of an Ethernet or an
USB connection.
To connect the phone cable:
1.
2.

Connect one end of the phone cable into the telephone socket.
Connect the other end of the phone cable into the DSL port on the rear of
the Router

FIGURE 1.

Phone Cable Connection

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To connect the Ethernet cable:
1.
2.
3.

Connect one end of the Ethernet cable into one of the four Ethernet ports on
the rear of the Router
Connect the other end of the Ethernet cable into the Ethernet Network card
of your computer
Verify if the Ethernet Network card is configured as DHCP client, otherwise
configure it to remain in the same local network of the router interface.

FIGURE 2.

Ethernet Cable Connection

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To connect the USB cable, follow the procedure according to your Operating
System:
WINDOWS
1.
2.

3.

Connect one end of the USB cable into the USB port of your PC
Browse till x:\USB driver folder (where “x” is the CD-ROM drive unit letter);
launch the “setup.exe” executable (“x:\USB driver\setup.exe”) and follow
setup instructions
The setup software will invite you to plug the other end of the USB cable into
the USB port on the rear of the Router

MAC 10.x
1.
2.

Connect one end of the USB cable into the USB port of your PC
Connect the other end of the USB cable into the USB port on the rear of the
Router. The Operating System will automatically recognize the device

FIGURE 3.

USB Cable Connection

Don’t plug the other end of the USB cable until setup software will ask you to do it.

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Connecting the
phones
To connect the phones please refer to the following picture.
You can connect only phone set(s) which comply with the Hungarian regulations.

FIGURE 4.

Phones Connection

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SETUP WIZARD
The Router setup program is web based, which means that it is accessed
through your web browser.
To access to Router’s web server:
1. Launch your web browser on the computer
2. Enter the following URL in the location or address field of your browser:
http://192.168.1.254
The Router comes with a default IP address (192.168.1.254). If you change it, please take note of the
new Router’s IP address, otherwise a “Reset to Factory Default” operation should be done to be able
to access again to the Router.

Access to DSL router configuration pages is controlled through user accounts.
The default one is the user account
The default username and password are both set to “3play”. It is recommended to change these default values. Make sure you remember your user name and password, since this is the only way you
will be able to manage your Router

The Setup Wizard enables speedy and accurate configuration of your Internet
connection and other important parameters.
FIGURE 5. Setup Wizard Panel

To go on with the Setup wizard, press the NEXT button.

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ISP Parameters
To activate your internet connection, you should insert the data provided by
your ISP. Please insert the user name and the Password.
FIGURE 6. ISP Parameters Panel

Wireless
This page allows you to enable the wireless functionality of the router. For additional information please refer to chapter “Wireless”.
FIGURE 7. Wireless Panel

Firewall
This page allows you to enable the firewall functionality of the router. The device provides extensive firewall protection by restricting connection parameters
to limit the risk of hacker attack, and defending against a wide array of common
attacks. However, for applications that require unrestricted access to the Internet, you can configure a specific client/server as a demilitarized zone (DMZ).

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FIGURE 8. Firewall Panel

Confirm
Check that all entered data are correct and then press the FINISH button to
save your data on the Router and, if everything has been properly set, to start
surfing.

FIGURE 9. Confirm Panel

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WIRELESS
The gateway can be quickly configured as a wireless access point by setting the
service set identifier (SSID) and channel number. It also supports encryption
and client filtering.

Channel and SSID
This page allows you to define the SSID and the Channel ID for wireless connection. These parameters are used for the mobile stations to connect to this
access point. You must specify a common radio channel and SSID (Service Set
ID) to be used by the Router and all of its wireless clients. Be sure you configure all of its clients to the same values
Table 2 Channel and SSID Parameters Table

Parameter

Description

SSID

Service Set ID. The SSID must be the same on the
VoIP Router and all of its wireless clients.

SSID Broadcast

Enable or disable the broadcasting of the SSID.
Disabling SSID broadcast will provide increased
security by hiding the SSID of your wireless network.

Wireless Mode

This device supports both 11g and 11b wireless
networks. Make your selection depending on the
type of wireless network that you have. You may
use “Mixed (11b+11g)” to provide compatibility with
both 11b and 11g wireless clients.

Channel

The radio channel used by the wireless router and
its clients to communicate with each other. This
channel must be the same on the VoIP Router and
all of its wireless clients.The VoIP Router will
automatically assign itself a radio channel, or you
may select one manually.

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FIGURE 10. Channel and SSID Panel

Wireless Security
To make your wireless network safe, you should turn on the security function.
The VoIP Router supports the following security mechanism:
• WPA/WPA2
• WPA2 Only
• WEP
• Disabled
To enable one of the above encryption methods, access the “security” pages
located at the following path: Wireless>>Security. By default the WPA/WAP2
method is enabled.
WPA/WPA2 and WPA2 Only
Wi-Fi Protected Access (WPA) combines temporal key integrity protocol (TKIP)
and 802.1x mechanisms. It provides dynamic key encryption and 802.1x authentication service.
Wi-Fi Protected Access 2 (WPA2) is a product certification that is available
through the Wi-Fi Alliance. WPA2 certifies that wireless equipment is compatible with the IEEE 802.11i standard. The WPA2 product certification formally re-

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places Wired Equivalent Privacy (WEP) and the other security features of the
original IEEE 802.11 standard. The goal of WPA2 certification is to support the
additional mandatory security features of the IEEE 802.11i standard that are not
already included for products that support WPA.

FIGURE 11. Security

In order to configure this scenario refer to Table 3.
Table 3 WPA/WPA2 parameters settings

Parameter

Description

Authentication

Choose 802.1x or Pre-shared Key to use as the authentication:
• 802.1x: for the enterprise network with a RADIUS
server. Refer to Table 4 802.1x Authentication parameters.
• Pre-shared key: for the SOHO network environment without an authentication server.method.

Pre-shared key type

Select the key type to be used in the Pre-shared
Key.

Pre-shared Key

Type in the key here.

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If 802.1X is used in your network, then you should enable this function for the
VoIP Router.
FIGURE 12. IEEE 802.1X

Please refer to the following table.
Table 4 802.1x Authentication parameters

Parameter

Description

Authentication

Choose 802.1x authentication option.

Session Idle timeout

Defines a maximum period of time for which the
connection is maintained during inactivity.

Re-Authentication period

Defines a maximum period of time for which the
authentication server will dynamically re-assign a
session key to a connected client.

Quiet Period

Defines a maximum period of time for which the
VoIP Router will wait between failed authentications.

Server IP

The IP address of your authentication server.

Server Port

The port used for the authentication service.

Secret Key

The secret key shared between the authentica-

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tion server and its clients.
NAS-ID

Defines the request identifier of the Network Access Server.

WEP.
Wired Equivalent Privacy (WEP) is a shared key encryption mechanism for
wireless networking. Encryption strength is 64 bit or 128 bit.
If you want to use WEP to protect your wireless network, you need to set the
same parameters for the VoIP Router and all your wireless clients.
FIGURE 13. WEP

In order to configure this scenario please refer to the following table.
Table 5 WEP parameters settings

Parameter

Description

WEP Mode

Select 64 bit or 128 bit key to use for encryption.

Key Entry Method

Select Hex or ASCII to use for encryption key.

Key Provisioning

Select Static if there is only one fixed key for encryption. If you want to select Dynamic, you
would need to enable 802.1x function first.

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You may automatically generate encryption keys or manually enter the keys. To
generate the key automatically with passphrase, check the Passphrase box and
enter a string of characters.
Select the default key from the drop down menu.
Click the SAVE SETTINGS button.
Be aware that any configuration changes could compromise your connectivity.

To manually configure the encryption key, enter five hexadecimal pairs of digits
for the 64-bit key, or enter 13 pairs for the 128-bit key (An hexadecimal digit is a
number or letter in the range 0-9 or A-F.)
WEP protects data transmitted between wireless nodes, but does not protect any transmissions
over your wired network or over the Internet.

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STATUS
The Status screen displays WAN/LAN connection status, firmware, and hardware version numbers, illegal attempts to access your network, as well as information on DHCP clients connected to your network. The security log may be
saved to a file by clicking Save and choosing a location.
The following information is available on the Status screen:
Table 6 Status Parameters

Parameter

Description

INTERNET

Displays WAN connection type and status.

GATEWAY

Displays system IP settings, as well as DHCP
Server and Firewall status.

INFORMATION

Displays the number of attached clients, the
firmware versions, the physical MAC address for
each media interface and for the VoIP Router, as
well as the hardware version and serial number.

ATM PVC

Displays ATM connection type and status.

FIGURE 14. Status

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SAFETY INFORMATION
This section contains directions that you must follow for your personal safety.
Follow all directions carefully. You must read the following safety information
carefully before you install or remove the unit.
- Use only the power adapter that is supplied with the unit. The use of an alternative
adapter can damage the Router and invalidate the warranty.

- Use an electrical outlet within easy distance and do not damage the power cable.

- To avoid electrical shock, do not open the Router.

- To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose your Router to rain or moisture,
liquid and toxic substances.

- Particular care must be taken during installation and removal of cables and telephone line.

- Never touch uninsulated telephone wire or terminals unless the telephone line has
been disconnected at the network interface.

- Ensure the correct ventilation to the Router. Do not obstruct the air conducts and
do not lean anything over.

- Verify to place the Router out of direct sunlight and away from sources of heat.

- Avoid using your Router during an electrical storm.

- The Router generates and uses Radio Frequency (RF) energy. In some environments, the use of RF energy is not permitted. The user should seek local advice on
whether or not RF energy is permitted within the area of intended use.

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CERTIFICATIONS

CE Mark
We, Pirelli BroadBand Solutions SpA, Viale Sarca, 222 - 20126 Milano www.Pirelli.com – Italy declare under our own responsibility that the product
DISCUS™ DRG A225G (P/N 151070501) to which this declaration refers conforms with the relevant standards according to the regulation in Article 3.1.a,
3.1.b and 3.2 of the R&TTE Directive 1999/5/EEC of the European Community
Standards Applied:
- EN 55022
- EN 61000-3-2
- EN 61000-3-3
- EN 301 489-1
- EN 301 489-17
- EN 300 328
- EN 60950-1
National Authorities were informed according to Article 6.4 of Frequency Notification.
Special Requirements are considered. The product is labeled with CE Marking.

Any unauthorized modification of the product voids this declaration.

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WEEE
WASTE ELECTRICAL AND ELECTRONIC EQUIPMENT (WEEE)
DIRECTIVE 2002/96/EC

This product complies with the WEEE Directive (2002/96/EC) marking requirement. The affixed product label (see above) indicates that you must not discard
this electrical/electronic product in domestic household waste.
Product category: With reference to the equipment types in the WEEE directive
Annex 1, this product is classified as an “IT and telecommunications equipment”
product.
Do not dispose in domestic household waste.

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GLOSSARY
802.11b
The IEEE specification for wireless Ethernet which allows speeds of up to 11
Mbps. The standard provides for 1, 2, 5.5 and 11 Mbps data rates. The rates
will switch automatically depending on range and environment.
802.11g
The IEEE specification for wireless Ethernet which allows speeds of up to 54
Mbps. The standard provides for 6, 12, 24, 36, 48 and 54 Mbps data rates. The
rates will switch automatically depending on range and environment.
10BASE-T
The IEEE specification for 10 Mbps Ethernet over Category 3, 4 or 5 twisted
pair cable.
100BASE-TX
The IEEE specification for 100 Mbps Fast Ethernet over Category 5 twisted-pair
cable.
Access Point
An Access Point is a device through which wireless clients connect to other
wireless clients and which acts as a bridge between wireless clients and a wired
network, such as Ethernet. Wireless clients can be moved anywhere within the
coverage area of the access point and still connect with each other. If connected to an Ethernet network, the access point monitors Ethernet traffic and
forwards appropriate Ethernet messages to the wireless network, while also
monitoring wireless client radio traffic and forwarding wireless client messages
to the Ethernet LAN.
Channel
Similar to any radio device, the Wireless Cable/DSL router allows you to choose
different radio channels in the wireless spectrum. A channel is a particular frequency within the 2.4GHz spectrum within which the Router operates.

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DHCP
Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol. This protocol automatically assigns an IP
address for every computer on your network. Windows 95, Windows 98 and
Windows NT 4.0 contain software that assigns IP addresses to workstations on
a network. These assignments are made by the DHCP server software that
runs on Windows NT Server, and Windows 95 and Windows 98 will call the
server to obtain the address. Windows 98 will allocate itself an address if no
DHCP server can be found.
DNS Server Address
DNS stands for Domain Name System, which allows Internet host computers to
have a domain name (such as pirelli.com) and one or more IP addresses (such
as 192.168.10.8). A DNS server keeps a database of host computers and their
respective domain names and IP addresses, so that when a domain name is
requested (as in typing “pirelli.com” into your Internet browser), the user is sent
to the proper IP address. The DNS server address used by the computers on
your home network is the location of the DNS server your ISP has assigned.
DSL
Short for digital subscriber line, but is commonly used in reference to the
asymmetric version of this technology (ADSL) that allows data to be sent over
existing copper telephone lines at data rates of from 1.5 to 9 Mbps when receiving data (known as the downstream rate) and from 16 to 640 Kbps when sending data (known as the upstream rate). ADSL requires a special ADSL modem.
ADSL is growing in popularity as more areas around the world gain access.
DSL modem
DSL stands for digital subscriber line. A DSL modem uses your existing phone
lines to send and receive data at high speeds.
Encryption
A method for providing a level of security to wireless data transmissions. The
Router uses two levels of encryption; 40/64 bit and 128 bit. 128 bit is a more
powerful level of encryption than 40/64 bit.
Ethernet
A LAN specification developed jointly by Xerox, Intel and Digital Equipment
Corporation. Ethernet networks use CSMA/CD to transmit packets at a rate of
10 Mbps over a variety of cables.
Firewall
Electronic protection that prevents anyone outside of your network from seeing
your files or damaging your computers.

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IEEE
Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers. This American organization
was founded in 1963 and sets standards for computers and communications.
IP
Internet Protocol. IP is a layer 3 network protocol that is the standard for sending data through a network. IP is part of the TCP/IP set of protocols that describe the routing of packets to addressed devices. An IP address consists of
32 bits divided into two or three fields: a network number and a host number or
a network number, a subnet number, and a host number.
IP Address
Internet Protocol Address. A unique identifier for a device attached to a network
using TCP/IP. The address is written as four octets separated with periods (fullstops), and is made up of a network section, an optional subnet section and a
host section.
ISP
Internet Service Provider. An ISP is a business that provides connectivity to the
Internet for individuals and other businesses or organizations.
LAN
Local Area Network. A network of end stations (such as PCs, printers, servers)
and network devices (hubs and switches) that cover a relatively small geographic area (usually not larger than a floor or building). LANs are characterized
by high transmission speeds over short distances (up to 1000 metres).
MAC
Media Access Control. A protocol specified by the IEEE for determining which
devices have access to a network at any one time.

MAC Address
Media Access Control Address. Also called the hardware or physical address. A
layer 2 address associated with a particular network device. Most devices that
connect to a LAN have a MAC address assigned to them as they are used to
identify other devices in a network. MAC addresses are 6 bytes long.
Mbps
Megabits per second.

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Network
A Network is a collection of computers and other computer equipment that are
connected for the purpose of exchanging information or sharing resources.
Networks vary in size, some are within a single room, others span continents.
Protocol
A set of rules for communication between devices on a network. The rules dictate format, timing, sequencing and error control.
PPPoA
Point-to-Point Protocol over ATM. PPP over ATM is a protocol for connecting
remote hosts to the Internet over an always-on connection by simulating a dialup connection.
PPPoE
Point-to-Point Protocol over Ethernet. Point-to-Point Protocol is a method of
data transmission originally created for dial-up connections; PPPoE is for
Ethernet connections.
RJ-45
A standard connector used to connect Ethernet networks. The “RJ” stands for
“registered jack”.
Router
A device that acts as a central hub by connecting to each computer's network
interface card and managing the data traffic between the local network and the
Internet.
Server
A computer in a network that is shared by multiple end stations. Servers provide
end stations with access to shared network services such as computer files and
printer queues.
SSID
Service Set Identifier. Some vendors of wireless products use SSID interchangeably with ESSID.
Subnet mask
A subnet mask, which may be a part of the TCP/IP information provided by your
ISP, is a set of four numbers configured like an IP address. It is used to create
IP address numbers used only within a particular network (as opposed to valid

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IP address numbers recognized by the Internet, which must assigned by InterNIC).
TCP/IP
Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol. This is the name for two of the
most well-known protocols developed for the interconnection of networks. Originally a UNIX standard, TCP/IP is now supported on almost all platforms, and is
the protocol of the Internet.
TCP
It relates to the content of the data travelling through a network — ensuring that
the information sent arrives in one piece when it reaches its destination. IP relates to the address of the end station to which data is being sent, as well as the
address of the destination network.
VCI
VCI - Virtual Channel Identifier. The identifier in the ATM (Asynchronous Transfer Mode) cell header that identifies to which virtual channel the cell belongs.
VPI
VPI - Virtual Path Identifier. The field in the ATM (Asynchronous Transfer Mode)
cell header that identifies to which VP (Virtual Path) the cell belongs.
WAN
Wide Area Network. A network that connects computers located in geographically separate areas (for example, different buildings, cities, or countries). The
Internet is an example of a wide area network.
WEP
Wired Equivalent Privacy. A shared key encryption mechanism for wireless
networking. Encryption strength is 40/64 bit or 128 bit.

Wi-Fi
Wireless Fidelity. This is the certification granted by WECA to products that
meet their inter operability criteria. (see also 802.11b, WECA)
Wi-Fi Alliance
The Wi-Fi Alliance is a trade group, owning the trademark to Wi-Fi, aiming at
performing the testing, certifying interoperability of products and promoting the
technology.

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Wireless Client
The term used to describe a desktop or mobile PC that is wirelessly connected
to your wireless network
Wizard
A Windows application that automates a procedure such as installation or configuration.
WLAN
Wireless Local Area Network. A WLAN is a group of computers and devices
connected together by wireless in a relatively small area (such as a house or office).
WPA
Wi-Fi Protected Access. A dynamically changing encryption mechanism for
wireless networking. Encryption strength is 256 bit.

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