XH6830 – DSE 802.11g ADSL Router
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10 Frequently asked questions
What is the maximum IP addresses supported by this Wireless Router?
The Wireless Router will support up to 253 IP addresses.
What is MAC Address?
Short for
Me
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A
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C
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Address.
It is a hardware address that uniquely identifies each
node of an Ethernet networking device. This address is usually permanent.
Where is the Wireless Router installed on the network?
The Wireless Router is installed in between the Cable/xDSL Modem and the Ethernet LAN
Adaptor.
Does the WAN connection of the Wireless Router support 100Mbps Ethernet speed?
Yes. This Wireless Router supports 100Mbps Ethernet speed. However, due to the limitations of
the broadband Internet connections, the Wireless Router’s will drop to 10Mbps Ethernet on its
WAN port. See the ADSL Status page for upstream and downstream data rates while
connected.
Which modems are compatible with the Wireless Router?
The Wireless Router is compatible with virtually any Cable or xDSL Modem that supports
Ethernet.
Can the Wireless Router act as a DHCP Server?
Yes. This Wireless Router has DHCP Server functionality built-in.
What is IEEE 802.11b standard?
IEEE 802.11b is an extension standard to 802.11 that applies to Wireless LAN and provides
11Mbps transmission speed in the 2.4 GHz band.
What is IEEE 802.11g standard?
IEEE 802.11g is an extension standard to 802.11 that applies to Wireless LAN and provides
54Mbps transmission speed in the 2.4 GHz band.
What is NAT (Network Address Translation) and what is it used for?
NAT translates multiple IP Addresses on the private LAN to one public IP Address (in WAN) that
is sent out to the Internet. NAT adds a level security since the IP address of a PC connected to
the private LAN is never transmitted on the Internet.