VRT-401 User Manual
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Advanced Internet Functions
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Communication Applications.
Support for Internet communication applica-
tions, such as interactive Games, Telephony, and Conferencing applications,
which are often difficult to use when behind a Firewall, is included.
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Special Internet Applications.
Applications which use non-standard connec-
tions or port numbers are normally blocked by the Firewall. The ability to define
and allow such applications is provided, to enable such applications to be used
normally.
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Virtual Servers.
This feature allows Internet users to access Internet servers on
your LAN. The required setup is quick and easy.
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DMZ.
One (1) PC on your local LAN can be configured to allow unrestricted 2-
way communication with Servers or individual users on the Internet. This provides
the ability to run programs which are incompatible with Firewalls.
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URL Filter.
Use the URL Filter to block access to undesirable Web sites by LAN
users.
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Internet Access Log.
See which Internet connections have been made.
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VPN Pass through Support.
PCs with VPN (Virtual Private Networking)
software using PPTP, L2TP and IPSec are transparently supported - no configura-
tion is required.
LAN Features
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4-Port Switching Hub.
VRT-401 incorporates a 4-port 10/100BaseT switch,
making it easy to create or extend your LAN.
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DHCP Server Support.
D
ynamic
H
ost
C
onfiguration
P
rotocol provides a
dynamic IP address to PCs and other devices upon request. VRT-401 can act as a
DHCP Server
for devices on your local LAN and WLAN.
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Multi Segment LAN Support.
LANs containing one or more segments are
supported, via VRT-401’s RIP (Routing Information Protocol) support and built-in
static routing table.
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DMZ Port.
Used when allowing Servers on your LAN to be accessed from the
Internet, the DMZ port provides additional protection for both your Servers and
your LAN.
Configuration & Management
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Easy Setup.
Use your WEB browser from anywhere on the LAN or WLAN for
configuration.
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Remote Management.
VRT-401 can be managed from any PC on your LAN.
And, if the Internet connection exists, it can also (optionally) be configured via the
Internet.
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UPnP Support.
UPnP (Universal Plug and Play) allows automatic discovery and
configuration of VRT-401. UPnP is by supported by Windows ME, XP, or later.
Security Features
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Password - protected Configuration
. Optional password protection is
provided to prevent unauthorized users from modifying the configuration data and
settings.
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NAT Protection.
An intrinsic side effect of NAT (Network Address Translation)
technology is that by allowing all LAN users to share a single IP address, the loca-
