Asus INET-810, User Manual

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Internet Router User Guide
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Internet Router Features
The Internet Router incorporates many advanced features, carefully designed to
provided sophisticated functions while being easy to use.
LAN Features
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Built-in Hub.
The built-in 4-port hub saves the cost and additional wiring of
a separate hub.
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Hassle-free LAN Installation.
Just plug it in, whether or not you wish to
use the built-in hub.
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DHCP Server Support.
Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol provides a
dynamic IP address to PCs and other devices upon request. The Internet
Router can act as a DHCP Server.
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Multi Segment LAN Support.
If you have a Router, PCs on other LAN
segments can use the Internet Router to access the Internet and, on INET-830
and INET-850, share the printer.
Internet Access Features
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Shared Internet Account.
All users on the LAN can share the same Internet
Account.
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Additional Bandwidth via Serial Port.
If the ISDN link is insufficient, you
can connect a modem or ISDN TA to the serial port to provide increased
bandwidth.
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Dial-On-Demand & Auto-Disconnect.
A connection is established to the
Internet as required, and automatically disconnected when no longer needed.
This reduces on-line charges to the minimum possible level.
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PPP Authentication.
This is used to validate the log-on to your Internet
Service Provider.