Prestige 100MH PSTN Router/Hub
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Chapter 1
Getting to Know Your HUB Router
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Protocols Supporte d
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TCP/IP (Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol) network layer protocol.
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PPP (Point-to-Point Protocol) link layer protocol.
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SUA™ (Single User Account) for NAT (Network Address Translation).
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Integrated 4-Port Ethernet Hub
The built-in 4-port Ethernet 10base-T hub saves you the cost and the clutter of an external
hub.
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Dial-On-Demand
The Dial-On-Demand feature allows the
Prestige
to automatically place a call whenever there
is traffic coming from any workstation on the LAN that need to go out.
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Full Network Management
Your
Prestige
allows menu-driven network management via an RS-232/telnet connection or
the Java-based PWC. Your
Prestige
is also equipped with a Call Detail Record to help analyze
and manage your telephone bill.
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PAP and CHAP Security
The
Prestige
supports PAP (Password Authentication Protocol) and CHAP (Challenge
Handshake Authentication Protocol). Generally, CHAP authentication is more secure since the
password is scrambled prior to transmission. However, PAP is readily available on more
platforms.
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DHCP Support
DHCP (Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol) allows you automatically assign TCP/IP
settings to hosts on your network.
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Call Control
Your
Prestige
provides budget management for outgoing calls and maintains a blacklist for
unreachable phone numbers in order to save you the expense of unnecessary charges.