Chapter 1 Introduction
The WRT-410A is a broadband router integrated with an 802.11g Access Point. With the innovative
Super G technology enhanced, the maximum data rate of WRT-410A is 108Mbps when working with Super
G supported wireless stations. WRT-410A is also backward compatible and interoperable with IEEE
802.11b compliant wireless devices.
The WRT-410A supports the most advanced security features available today: WPA. WPA (Wi-Fi
Protected Access) authorizes and identifies users based on a secret key that changes automatically
at a regular interval. WPA uses TKIP or AES to change the temporal key periodically. This insures
much greater security than the standard WEP security. (By contrast, the older WEP encryption
required the keys to be changed manually.)
For home users that will not incorporate a RADIUS server in their network, the security for the
WRT-410A will still be much stronger than ever before. Utilizing the PSK (Pre Shared Key) mode
of WPA, the WRT-410A will obtain a new security key every time it connects to the 802.11g network.
You only need to enter your encryption information once in the configuration menu. Then you will
automatically receive a new key every time you connect, thus highly increasing the safety of your
communications.
With the built-in AP on the LAN side, all wireless clients can share the same broadband Internet
connection and access other Ethernet devices on the LAN through the router's built-in 4-port switch.
Virtual server, DMZ and natural firewall functions provide additional security and flexibility
for both wireless and wired LAN users.
1.1 Package Contents
Make sure that you have the following items:
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One WRT-410A
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One dipole antenna
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One AC Power Adapter
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One User’s Manual CD
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One Quick Installation Guide
Note:
If any of the above items are missing, contact your supplier as soon as
possible.
1.2 System Requirements
Before installation, please check the following requirements with your equipment.
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Ethernet-based ADSL / Cable modem
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Computers with Microsoft Windows, Macintosh, or Linux operating systems equipped with
an Ethernet adapter and a CD-ROM drive
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Internet Explorer v6.0 or Netscape Navigator v6.0 and above
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