TRENDnet TEW-657BRM, User Manual

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Introduction
Congratulations on the purchase of your new TEW-657BRM. The 150Mbps Wireless N
ADSL 2/2+ Modem Router is a multi-function device providing the following services:
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ADSL Modem
.
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Shared Broadband Internet Access
for all LAN users.
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Wireless Access Point
for 802.11b, 802.11g and 802.11n (Draft )Wireless Stations.
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4-Port Switching Hub
for 10BaseT or 100BaseT connections.
Features
The 150Mbps Wireless N ADSL 2/2+ Modem 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 or WLAN can access the Internet
through the Wireless ADSL Router, using only a single external IP Address. The local
(invalid) IP Addresses are hidden from external sources. This process is called NAT
(Network Address Translation).
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Built-in ADSL Modem.
The Wireless ADSL Router has a built-in ADSL modem,
supporting all common ADSL connections.
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IPoA, PPPoE, PPPoA, Direct Connection Support.
The Wireless ADSL Router
supports all common connection methods.
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Auto-detection of Internet Connection Method.
In most situations, the Wireless
ADSL Router can test your ADSL and Internet connection to determine the connection
method used by your ISP.
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Fixed or Dynamic IP Address.
On the Internet (ADSL port) connection, the Wireless
ADSL Router supports both Dynamic IP Address (IP Address is allocated on connection)
and Fixed IP Address.
Advanced Internet Functions
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Application Level Gateways (ALGs).
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.