DSL/Cable Router User Guide
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Fixed or Dynamic IP Address.
On the Internet (WAN port) connection, the
DSL/Cable Router supports both Dynamic IP Address (IP Address is allocated on connec-
tion) and Fixed IP Address.
Advanced Internet Functions
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Conferencing & Telephony Applications.
Internet Telephony and Conferencing
applications, which are often difficult to use when behind a Firewall, are supported.
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Special Internet Applications.
Applications which use non-standard connections 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 that 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 Support.
VPN (Virtual Private Networking) connections using PPTP and IPSec are
transparently supported - no configuration is required.
LAN Features
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4-Port Switching Hub.
The DSL/Cable Router incorporates a 4-port 10/100BaseT
switching hub, 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. The DSL/Cable Router 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 the Router's RIP (Routing Information Protocol) support and built-in static routing ta-
ble.
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Network Printer.
The printer attached to the DSL/Cable Router becomes a "Network
Printer", available to all Windows and Linux (Unix) clients on your LAN.
Configuration & Management
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Easy Setup.
Use your WEB browser from anywhere on the LAN for configuration.
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Remote Management.
The DSL/Cable Router 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 con-
figuration of the DSL/Cable Router. UPnP is by supported by Windows ME, XP, or later.