4.8 Frequently Asked Questions
1. Where is the Broadband Router installed on the
network?
Typically, Broadband is installed between Cable/DSL modem
and LAN. Plug Broadband Router WAN port into Cable/DSL
modem
Ethernet port. (refer to Appendix-C for connect
cabling)
2. Does the WAN connection of Broadband Router
support 100Mb Ethernet?
Yes, Broadband Router does support 10/100Mb Ethernet on
its WAN port. Since Broadband Router WAN is an auto-sensing
10/100 port, it is also compatible with 10Mb only WAN
devices.
3. What is NAT (Network Address Translation) and what
is it used for?
NAT translates multiple IP address on the private LAN to one
public address that is sent out to the Internet. NAT has 2
functions:
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It adds a level security since the IP address of a PC
connected to the private LAN is never transmitted on
the Internet.
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NAT allows Broadband Router to be used with low
cost Internet accounts, such as DSL or cable
modems, where only one IP address is provided by
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