Siemens SpeedStream SS2524, Owner'S Manual

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Chapter 1
Introduction
This Chapter provides an overview of the SpeedStream Powerline Wireless
Router's features and capabilities.
Congratulations on the purchase of your new SpeedStream Powerline Wireless Router; com-
monly referred to as a Broadband Router. The SpeedStream Powerline Wireless Router is a
multi-function device providing the following services:
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Wireless LAN Access Point
for equipment compliant with the IEEE802.11b (DSSS)
specifications.
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Shared Broadband Internet Access
for all LAN users.
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4-Port Switching Hub
for 10BaseT or 100BaseT connections.
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Powerline Adapter
to link your Powerline users to the LAN and Wireless LAN.
Figure 1: SpeedStream Powerline Wireless Router
Features
The SpeedStream Powerline Wireless Router incorporates many advanced features, carefully
designed to provide sophisticated functions while being easy to use.
Internet Access Features
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Shared Internet Access.
All users on the LAN can access the Internet through the
SpeedStream Powerline Wireless Router, using only a single external IP Address. The lo-
cal (invalid) IP Addresses are hidden from external sources. This process is called NAT
(Network Address Translation).
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DSL & Cable Modem Support.
The SpeedStream Powerline Wireless Router has a
10/100BaseT Ethernet port for connecting a DSL or Cable Modem. All popular DSL and
Cable Modems are supported.
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