Netopia R9100, User Reference Manual

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Overview
The Netopia R9100 Ethernet Router is a full-featured, stand-alone, multiprotocol broadband router for
connecting diverse local area networks (LANs) to the Internet and other remote networks. Combining the
Netopia R9100 with a cable or DSL modem provides businesses with a low-cost connection to the Internet
while retaining the power of a router. Once your Netopia R9100 Ethernet Router is connected to your computer
and an Internet connection device such as a cable or a DSL modem, and your account is activated by your
network ser vice provider, you will have a high-speed connection between your PC or LAN and the telephone
company’s network of high-speed digital facilities.
This section covers the following topics:
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“Features and capabilities” on page 1-1
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“How to use this guide” on page 1-2
Features and capabilities
The Netopia R9100 Ethernet Router provides the following features:
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Continuous-availability networking eliminates dialing and provides lower, more predictable transmission
costs.
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Interconnects with most cable modems or DSL modems or bridges that have an Ethernet por t.
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8 por t Ethernet hub
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Connectivity to suppor t Ethernet LANs via built-in 8 por t 10Base-T hub with uplink por t.
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Status lights (LEDs) for easy monitoring and troubleshooting.
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Suppor t for IP routing for Internet and intranet connectivity.
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IP address ser ving over Ethernet (or a WAN link via dynamic WAN client ser ving via the Auxiliar y por t with
optional dial-in kit) that allows local or remote network nodes to acquire an IP address automatically and
dynamically from a designated pool of available addresses.
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Suppor t for console-based management over Telnet or serial cable connection.
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Suppor t for remote configuration by your reseller, your network administrator, or technicians at Netopia,
Inc. via external modem or via IP network.
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Wall-mountable, bookshelf (side-stackable), or desktop-stackable design for efficient space usage.
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Smar tIP™, combining NAT and DHCP makes it simple and economical to connect a workgroup of users to
the Internet or a remote IP network by using Network Address Translation and a single IP address.