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Chapter 1
Getting to Know the BIPAC-5100/5100W
802.11b is only supported for the BIPAC-5100W
This chapter describes the key features and applications of BIPAC-5100/5100W.
1.1 Introducing the BIPAC-5100/5100W
The BIPAC-5100/5100W integrates high-speed 10/100Mbps auto-negotiating LAN interface(s)
and a high-speed ADSL port into a single package. The BIPAC-5100/5100W is ideal for
high-speed Internet browsing and making LAN-to-LAN connections to remote networks. By
integrating DSL and NAT, the BIPAC-5100/5100W provides super-fast Internet access to
multiple users at minimum cost.
The BIPAC-5100/5100W is a bridge/router and includes two models, one for ADSL over POTS
(Plain Old Telephone System) and one for ADSL over ISDN (Integrated Synchronous Digital
System).
The BIPAC-5100/5100W provides a wireless LAN connectivity allowing users to enjoy the
convenience and mobility of working anywhere within the coverage area.
The web browser-based Graphical User Interface provides easy management and is totally
independent of the operating system platform you use.
1.2 Features of the BIPAC-5100/5100W
The following sections describe the features of the BIPAC-5100/5100W.
Four-Port Switch
A combination of switch and router makes the BIPAC-5100/5100W a cost-effective and viable
network solution. You can connect up to four computers to the LAN ports on you
BIPAC-5100/5100W without the cost of a hub.
High Speed Internet Access
The BIPAC-5100/5100W ADSL router can support downstream transmission rates of up to 8
Mbps and upstream transmission rates of 1 Mbps.
IEEE 802.11b 11Mbps Wireless LAN
