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Chapter 1
Introduction
This Chapter provides an overview of the ADSL2/2+ Broadband Router's
features and capabilities.
Congratulations on the purchase of your new ADSL2/2+ Broadband Router. The ADSL2/2+
Broadband 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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VPN Gateway
to allow secure VPN connections over the Internet.
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4-Port Switching Hub
for 10BaseT or 100BaseT connections.
Figure 1: ADSL2/2+ Broadband Router
ADSL2/2+ Broadband Router Features
The ADSL2/2+ Broadband 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 ADSL2/2+ Broadband 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 ADSL2/2+ Broadband Router has a built-in ADSL
modem, supporting all common ADSL connections.
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IPoA, PPPoE, PPPoA, Direct Connection Support.
The ADSL2/2+ Broadband
Router supports all common connection methods.
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Auto-detection of Internet Connection Method.
In most situations, the ADSL2/2+
Broadband Router can test your ADSL and Internet connection to determine the
connection method used by your ISP.
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