ZyXEL Communications P-320W, User Manual

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P-320W User’s Guide
Chapter 1 Getting to Know Your Prestige 27
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Getting to Know Your Prestige
This chapter introduces the main features and applications of the Prestige.
1.1 Prestige Overview
The Prestige is the ideal secure wireless firewall router for all data passing between the
Internet and LAN’s.
The Prestige provides NAT, port forwarding, firewall, DHCP server and many other powerful
features. The Prestige has an embedded mini-PCI module for 802.11g Wireless LAN
connectivity.
The embedded web configurator is easy to operate.
Note: Only use firmware for your Prestige’s specific model.
1.2 Prestige Features
The following sections describe Prestige features.
1.2.1 Physical Features
10/100 Mbps Auto-negotiating Ethernet/Fast Ethernet Interface(s)
This auto-negotiation feature allows the Prestige to detect the speed of incoming transmissions
and adjust appropriately without manual intervention. It allows data transfer of either 10 Mbps
or 100 Mbps in either half-duplex or full-duplex mode depending on your Ethernet network.
Auto-negotiation allows data transfer of 100 Mbps in full-duplex mode
Auto-crossover 10/100 Mbps Ethernet Interface(s)
These interfaces automatically adjust to either a crossover or straight-through Ethernet cable.
4-Port Switch
A combination of switch and router makes your Prestige a cost-effective and viable network
solution. You can add up to four computers to the Prestige without the cost of a hub. Add more
than four computers to your LAN by using a hub.