1.0 INTRODUCTION
Congratulations on your purchase of the Xsense
XRouter Aero
, the
Wireless
Internet Sharing Router with Four-Port Switch
. Welcome to the
Macsense/Xsense Product Family.
Macsense/Xsense was one of the pioneers to deliver an affordable
Internet/Ethernet sharing router solution to the SOHO market. Our first generation
product, the MIH-105, did just that four years ago. As we continue to strive for
innovation and excellence, we incorporate the latest Internet technologies into our
product to make networking easier than ever.
With a built-in 4-Port 10/100 N-way Switch, DSL/Cable modem router and
wireless access point, the XRouter Aero will provide an extensive solution to your
networking needs. The XRouter Aero is essentially three products in one. A
high-speed
Switch
to share files and printers at 10/100Mbps speeds. A
broadband
Router
to share your Internet access with your entire network. And an
Access Point
to roam cable-free through-out the office or home.
A trend in the technology industry today is to eliminate the cable restrictions and
hassle of wires by implementing a wireless network. As more products go
wireless with security measures already at impressive standards, Ethernet may
become a backup plan before long.
By going wireless you reduce the hassle of cable clutter, the expensive need to
run cabling in the home or office and the aggravation altogether to crawl under
that desk for the last time to see if that Ethernet cable is connected. The
combination of a laptops’ mobility and our wireless XRouter Aero can bring about
some impressive changes in how you think about work. Imagine surfing the Net
while sitting on the couch with the Sunday game on the tube. Or reviewing your
stock portfolio on your laptop in bed. Maybe the kids want to chat with school
friends on AOL out by the pool.
1.1 Features
The XRouter Aero is an embodiment of many distinct features. The major features
are:
1.1.1 Sharing Internet Access
The XRouter Aero functions as an easy-to-use communication device, which
allows you to connect a local area network (LAN) to the Internet affordably. With
the XRouter Aero you can get as many as 253 Macintosh or PC users online
simultaneously through one DSL line or Cable, with one ISP account. The
XRouter Aero installs quickly and easily, and best of all, it’s a breeze to use.
XRouter Aero supports dynamic, static and PPPoE addressing and is compatible
with virtually all ISPs.
1.1.2 Support Broadband Connection
The XRouter Aero supports both DSL modems and Cable modems broadband
Internet connections. It has one WAN (Wide Area Network) port to connect itself
to a DSL modem or a Cable modem. This provides more than enough bandwidth
