AOpen 4-Port 10/100Mbps Ethernet Broadband Router, User Manual

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INTRODUCTION
With the explosive growth of the Internet, accessing information and
services at any time, day or night has become a standard requirement for
most people. The era of the standalone PC is waning. Networking
technology is moving out of the exclusive domain of corporations and
into homes with at least two computers.
Broadband network access is also gaining ground. However, allowing
more than two computers to access the Internet at the same time means
less affordable, higher costs. Thus, there is a need to share one legal IP
address over a single Internet connection to link the home with the
Internet.
The scarcity of IP addresses and using a shared Internet connection
through an Internet sharing device can solve high network access costs.
All linked computers can make full use of broadband capabilities over
such a device.
This device not only comes equipped with a wide range of features, but
also can be installed and configured right out of the box. This device
supports a simple local area network and Internet access share, offering
great cost savings.
The local area network connects up home computers while also allowing
any of the computers to access the Internet, share resources, or play online
games—the basis of the family computing lifestyle.
Applications:
Broadband Internet access:
Several computers can share one high-speed broadband connection (LAN
and WAN-Internet).
Resource sharing:
Share resources such as printers, scanners and other peripherals.