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Chapter 1
Introduction
This Chapter provides an overview of the UniGateway EH-2101W's features
and capabilities.
Congratulations on the purchase of your new UniGateway EH-2101W. The UniGateway EH-
2101W is a multi-function device providing the following services:
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Wireless LAN Access Point
(base station) for equipment compliant with the
IEEE802.11b (DSSS) specifications.
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Shared Broadband Internet Access
via an DSL or Cable modem on the WAN
(Ethernet) port, OR via an analog modem or ISDN TA on the Serial (RS232) port.
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4-Port Switching Hub
for 10BaseT or 100BaseT connections.
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Network Printer
- LAN and WLAN users can share the printer attached to the UniGate-
way EH-2101W.
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RAS (Remote Access Service) Dial-in
- Remote users can use the UniGateway EH-
2101W to connect to the LAN and access LAN resources, including the UniGateway EH-
2101W's printer and Broadband Internet access.
Figure 1: UniGateway EH-2101W
UniGateway EH-2101W Features
The UniGateway EH-2101W incorporates many advanced features, carefully designed to
provide sophisticated functions while being easy to use.
Internet Access Features
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Shared Internet Access.
All users on the LAN or WLAN can access the Internet
through the UniGateway EH-2101W, using only a single external IP Address. The local
(invalid) IP Addresses are hidden from external sources. This process is called NAT
(Network Address Translation).
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DSL & Cable Modem Support.
The UniGateway EH-2101W has a 10BaseT Ethernet
port for connecting a DSL or Cable Modem. All popular DSL and Cable Modems are sup-
ported.