Nortel BCM50a, Configuration Manual

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BCM50a Integrated Router Configuration — Advanced
Chapter 1
Getting to know your BCM50a Integrated Router
This chapter introduces the main features and applications of the BCM50a
Integrated Router.
Introducing the BCM50a Integrated Router
The BCM50a Integrated Router is an ideal secure gateway for all data passing
between the Internet and the Local Area Network (LAN).
Your BCM50a Integrated Router integrates high-speed 10/100 Megabits per
second (Mb/s) autonegotiating LAN interfaces and a high-speed Asymmetrical
Digital Subscriber Line Plus (ADSL2+) port into a single package. The BCM50a
Integrated Router is ideal for high-speed Internet browsing and making
LAN-to-LAN connections to remote networks. By integrating Digital Subscriber
Line (DSL) and Network Address Translation (NAT), the BCM50a Integrated
Router provides easy installation and Internet access. By integrating firewall and
Virtual Private Network (VPN) capabilities, the BCM50a Integrated Router is a
complete security solution that protects your Intranet and efficiently manages data
traffic on your network.
Features
This section lists the key features of the BCM50a Integrated Router.
Table 1 Feature specifications
Feature Specification
Number of static routes 12
Number of NAT sessions 4096