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Ethernet gateway
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gateway features
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Connects to a broadband modem and to a local Ethernet network
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Equipped with a 4-port 10/100 switch
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Connects all network PCs to the Internet with a single IP address
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Firewall protects PCs from Internet intruders
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Configurable through a Web browser such as Internet Explorer or Netscape
Navigator
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Supports Internet Protocol Security (IPSec) pass-through for Virtual Private
Networking (VPN)
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Can be administered remotely over the Internet
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10/100 switch speeds up gaming and multimedia access
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Configurable as a DHCP server on a network
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Compatible with virtually all standard Internet applications
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Blocks users from Internet access if desired
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Demilitarized Zone (DMZ) hosting enables Internet multimedia applications such
as video conferencing and Internet gaming