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Chapter 1
Chapter 1
Chapter 1
Chapter 1
Introduction
Introduction
Introduction
Introduction
This Chapter provides an overview of the Broadband Router's features and
capabilities.
Congratulations on the purchase of your new Broadband Router. The Broadband Router is a
multi-function device providing the following services:
4 Port Switching hub (10/100BaseT).
Shared Internet access via an DSL or Cable modem.
10/100BaseT LAN
Internet
ADSL/Cable
Modem
Broadband
Router
Figure 1: Broadband Router
The Broadband Router can also be used to connect your local LAN to a remote LAN or WAN,
instead of providing shared Internet Access.
Broadband Router Features
The Broadband Router incorporates many advanced features, carefully designed to provide
sophisticated functions while being easy to use.
LAN Features
10/100BaseT Hub.
The Broadband Router includes a 4-port 10/100BaseT switching
Hub, allow connection of up to 4 PCs. Both 10BaseT and 100BaseT connections can be
used simultaneously.
DHCP Server Support.
D
ynamic
H
ost
C
onfiguration
P
rotocol provides a dynamic IP
address to PCs and other devices upon request. The Broadband Router can act as a
DHCP
Server
for devices on your local LAN.
DHCP Client Support.
On the WAN port, the router can act as a
DHCP Client
. This
allows the use of dynamic IP Addresses on the “External LAN” or WAN.
Multi Segment LAN Support.
LANs containing one or more segments are supported,
via the Broadband Router's built-in static routing table. If NAT (Network Address Transla-
tion) is disabled, the Broadband Router will function as a static router.
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