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geetek Boost-N GT-APN Specifications

General IconGeneral
Brandgeetek
ModelBoost-N GT-APN
CategoryWireless Router
LanguageEnglish

Summary

PC Configuration for Router Setup

Configure Windows 95/98/Me

Configure PC network settings for Windows 95/98/Me.

Configure Windows 2000/XP

Configure PC network settings for Windows 2000/XP.

Configure Windows NT

Configure PC network settings for Windows NT.

Configure Windows Vista/7

Configure PC network settings for Windows Vista/7.

Initial Router Setup and Modes

Setup Wizard Guide

Guide to the initial setup wizard for the router.

Router Operation Modes

Define router modes: Gateway, Bridge, Wireless ISP.

LAN Interface Settings

Time Zone and NTP Configuration

Configure device time zone and NTP client settings.

WAN Interface Setup - Static IP

WAN Interface Setup - DHCP Client

WAN Interface Setup - PPPoE

WAN Interface Setup - PPTP

WAN Interface Setup - L2TP

Wireless Network Configuration

Basic Wireless Settings

Configure SSID, channel, data rate, and other basic wireless parameters.

Wireless Security Setup

Secure wireless network with encryption and authentication.

Advanced Wireless Settings

Fine-tune wireless parameters like fragmentation and beacon intervals.

Wireless Access Control

Manage network access using MAC address filtering.

WDS Setup and Security

Configure Wireless Distribution System for network extension and its security.

WDS AP Table and Site Survey

View WDS AP stats and scan for wireless networks.

WPS Setup

Configure Wi-Fi Protected Setup for easy client connection.

Wi-Fi Protected Setup Details

Facilitates easy wireless client synchronization and connection.

Firewall and Security Settings

Port Filtering

Restrict network traffic by filtering data packets based on ports.

IP Filtering

Restrict network traffic by filtering data packets based on IP addresses.

MAC Filtering

Restrict network traffic by filtering data packets based on MAC addresses.

Port Forwarding

Redirect network services to specific internal machines.

URL Filtering

Block access to specific websites based on URLs.

DMZ Configuration

Configure DMZ for specific devices to provide Internet services.

System Management and Monitoring

QoS Configuration

Prioritize network traffic for applications like gaming.

Statistics and Monitoring

View traffic statistics for wireless, LAN, and WAN interfaces.

DDNS Setup

Configure Dynamic DNS for domain name access with dynamic IP.

Denial-of-Service Protection

Enable and configure protection against DoS attacks.

Log Management

Configure remote logging and view system logs.

Firmware Upgrade

Update the router's firmware to the latest version.

Save and Reload Settings

Save, load, or reset device configuration settings.

Password Setup

Set or change web management login credentials.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Finding PC IP and MAC Address

Instructions to locate your computer's IP and MAC addresses.

Wireless LAN Definition

Definition of a Wireless LAN and its function.

ISM Bands Explained

Explanation of ISM bands used for wireless LANs.

Wireless Networking Modes

Explanation of infrastructure and ad hoc wireless network modes.

BSSID and ESSID Definitions

Definitions of BSSID and ESSID for wireless networks.

Wireless Interference Factors

Discusses common factors causing wireless interference and solutions.

Authentication Types

Explains Open System and Shared Key authentication methods in IEEE 802.11.

WEP Security Protocol

Explanation of WEP for wireless network frame privacy.

Fragment Threshold Explained

Explains fragment threshold's role in data transmission and fragmentation.

RTS Threshold Explained

Explains RTS threshold and its impact on network performance.

Beacon Interval Explained

Defines Beacon Interval and its role in wireless LAN communication.

Preamble Type Explained

Describes the two preamble types (long and short) in IEEE 802.11.

SSID Broadcast Function

Explains SSID broadcast and its function for announcing access points.

Wi-Fi Protected Access (WPA)

Overview of WPA as an enhancement to WEP for Wi-Fi security.

WPA2 Security Standard

Explanation of WPA2 as the second generation of WPA security.

802.1x Authentication Explained

Framework for authenticated MAC-level access control using EAP.

TKIP Protocol Explained

TKIP as a next generation of WEP for securing wireless LANs.

AES Encryption Standard

AES as the next-generation cryptography algorithm for wireless security.

IAPP Protocol Explained

IAPP supports AP vendor interoperability and roaming within IP subnets.

Wireless Distribution System (WDS)

WDS allows APs to communicate wirelessly for bridging or repeating.

Universal Plug and Play (uPNP)

UPnP enables data communication among UPnP devices.

MTU Size Explained

MTU size determines packet fragmentation before transmission.

Clone MAC Address Function

Feature for registering clients to a server with a specific MAC address.

DDNS Explained

DDNS allows domain name access with dynamic IP.

NTP Client Function

NTP client fetches current timestamp from the internet for time synchronization.

VPN Explained

VPN creates a point-to-point private link via shared or public networks.

IPSEC Explained

IPSEC is used for transferring data securely under VPN.