Cisco Linksys WAG310G, User Manual

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Chapter 1 Introducing the WAG310G
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Benefits and Features
The WAG310G offers the following benefits and features:
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Full routing functionality . The residential gateway router provides broadband
transfer speeds available between your home network and the service provider's
network for multi-user sharing. The high-performance router distributes data
seamlessly to all devices in the network without a noticeable effect to
performance or speed.
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True firewall capability . The residential gateway firewall includes both
standard NAT/PAT security and Stateful Packet inspection to defend against
external attacks.
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High-quality data, voice, and IPTV services . The residential gateway combines
an ADSL2+, 4-port Ethernet switch, bridge and router functionality with VoIP
and Wi-Fi into one integrated platform
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Compact design . The residential gateway is compact enough to sit on a desktop
and versatile enough to be wall mounted in an out of the way location. The
residential gateway can also stand vertically.
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Flexible networking . The residential gateway combines a variety of home
networking technologies in one box: Ethernet, 802.11 b/g wireless, and VoIP.
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Ethernet . Ethernet is a network standard for data transmission using either
coaxial or twisted pair cable over a LAN (local area network). The
information can be transmitted at speeds of 10 to 100 Mbps. If the home or
office is wired for Ethernet, use one of the four LAN interfaces on the
residential gateway to create a broadband network.
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802.11 b/g Wireless . The residential gateway includes an integrated wireless
access point that allows you to roam wirelessly throughout your home or
office.
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ADSL high speed data access . Asymmetric Digital Subscriber Line (ADSL)
provides high-access transmission speeds for delivery of video, voice, and data
services to homes over ordinary copper telephone wire.