Chapter 8 – Frequently Asked Questions
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Chapter 8 – Frequently Asked
Questions
Where is the xDSL/Cable Router installed on the network?
In a typical environment, the Router is installed between the Cable/DSL Modem and the LAN. Plug the
Cable/DSL Router into the Cable/DSL Modem’s Ethernet port.
Does the Router support IPX or AppleTalk?
No. TCP/IP is the only protocol standard for the Internet and has become the global standard for
communications. IPX, a NetWare communications protocol used only to route messages from one
node to another, and AppleTalk, a communications protocol used on Apple and Macintosh networks,
can be used from LAN to LAN connections, but those protocols cannot connect from WAN to LAN.
Does the WAN connection of the xDSL/Cable Router support 100Mbps Ethernet?
Because of the speed limitations of broadband Internet connections, the Cable/DSL Router’s current
hardware design supports 10Mb Ethernet on its WAN port. It does, of course, support 100Mbps over
in the auto-sensing Fast Ethernet 10/100 switch on the LAN side of the router.
What Is Network Address Translation and How Is It Used?
Network Address Translation (NAT) translates multiple IP addresses on the private LAN to one public
address that is sent out to the Internet. This adds a level of security since the address of a PC
connected to the private LAN is never transmitted on the Internet. Furthermore, NAT allows the
Cable/DSL Router to be used with low cost Internet accounts, such as DSL or cable modems, where
only one TCP/IP address is provided by the ISP. The user may have many private addresses behind
this single address provided by the ISP.
Does the xDSL/Cable Router support any operating system other than Windows 95, Windows
98, Windows 2000, or Windows NT?
Yes, but Multi-Tech does not, at this time, provide technical support for setup, configuration or
troubleshooting of any non-Windows operating systems.
Does the Router pass PPTP packets or actively route PPTP sessions?
The Router lets PPTP packets pass through.
What is the maximum number of users supported by the Router?
The Router supports up to 253 users.
Is the Router cross-platform compatible?
Any platform that supports Ethernet & TCP/IP is compatible with the router.
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