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Chapter 1: Introduction
Thank you for purchasing a StarTech.com 802.11b wireless broadband router. Now you
can configure multiple users to share one high-speed xDSL or cable Internet connection.
The router is also embedded with an 802.11b wireless access point that allows you to
create a wireless LAN. With the ability to add hubs or switches to expand your network,
this wireless router is ideal for small or home offices (SOHOs) or medium-sized
businesses.
Features
• Allows multiple users to share a single Internet line (cable or xDSL modem)
• Acts as an IEEE 802.11b wireless LAN access point for wireless communications
• Supports up to 253 wired and/or wireless users (through switches and hubs)
• Allows you to access private LAN servers from a public network
• Supports DHCP Server/Client for easy setup
• Supports advanced features such as: DMZ, Virtual Servers, Access Control, Firewall,
and Bridge Mode
• Allows you to monitor the router through DHCP Client Log, Security Log, and
Device/Connection Status
• Allows configuration and upgrades from remote site over the Internet
• Backed by StarTech.com’s two-year warranty
Before You Begin
To ensure a quick and easy router installation, please read through this section carefully
before attempting to install your router.
Note: Depending on your system and the firmware version you are running, the
instructions in this manual may not be identical to what you see on your screen.
Minimum Requirements
• An external xDSL or cable modem with an RJ-45 Ethernet port
• Each of the computers you want to network with the router must be equipped with a
network interface card (NIC) and a web browser (Internet Explorer 4.0 or higher, or
Netscape Navigator 4.7 or higher)
• StarTech.com does not provide Internet access with this product. Internet access must
be purchased separately through an Internet Service Provider.
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