DSL-2640U
Wireless N 150 ADSL2+ Modem Router
User Manual
Overview
CHAPTER 2. OVERVIEW
General Information
The DSL-2640U device is an affordable high-end ADSL/Ethernet router developed for home and
SOHO (
Small Office/Home Office
) networks. It provides fast and simple broadband access to the
Internet and a shared connection for multi users. The device allows accessing the Internet via ADSL
technology and via Ethernet technology.
DSL-2640U provides all the essentials for creating a secure high-speed wireless and wired network:
ADSL/ADSL2/ADSL2+ standards, Fast Ethernet standard, the built-in firewall, the QoS engine,
and numerous additional features.
The router is equipped with an ADSL port to connect to an ADSL line and 4 Ethernet ports to
connect workstations. Due to this feature, DSL-2640U represents a moderate-priced solution for
creating wired networks without an additional switch. In addition, any Ethernet port of the device
can be used to connect to a private Ethernet line.
Also DSL-2640U can operate as a base station for connecting wireless devices of the standards
802.11b, 802.11g, and 802.11n. The router supports multiple functions for the wireless interface:
several security standards (WEP, WPA/WPA2), MAC address filtering, and the WPS function.
The wireless router DSL-2640U includes a built-in firewall. The advanced security functions
minimize threats of hacker attacks, prevent unwanted intrusions to your network, and block access
to unwanted websites for users of your LAN.
You can configure and manage the settings of the wireless router DSL-2640U via the user-friendly
web-based interface (the interface is available in several languages).
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