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Chapter 1 - Introduction
ASUS SL1200
1 Introduction
Thank you for buying the ASUS SL1200, the Internet Security Router!
Your Local Area Network (LAN) will now be able to access the Internet
using high-speed broadband connection such as those with ADSL or cable
modem.
This user manual will show you how to set up the ASUS SL1200, and how
to customize its configuration to get the most out of this product.
1.1 Features
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10/100Base-T Ethernet router to provide Internet connectivity to all
computers on your LAN
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Firewall, NAT (Network Address Translation), and IPSec VPN
functions to provide secure Internet access for your LAN
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Automatic network address assignment through DHCP Server
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Services including IP route, DNS and DDNS configuration, RIP, and IP
performance monitoring
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Configuration program accessible via a web browser, such as
Microsoft Internet Explorer 5.5, Netscape 7.0.2 or later.
1.2 System Requirements
In order to use the ASUS SL1200 for Internet access, you must have the
following:
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ADSL or cable modem and the corresponding service up and running,
with at least one public Internet address assigned to your WAN
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One or more computers each containing an Ethernet 10Base-
T/100Base-T network interface card (NIC)
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(Optional) An Ethernet hub/switch, if you are connecting the device to
more than four computers on an Ethernet network.
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For system configuration using the supplied web-based program: a
web browser such as Internet v5.5 or later.
