Intel Internet Station Dynamic Addressing, Benefits of InstantIP technology, Modem Aggregation

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DHCP, NAT alleviates the cost and complexity of having an IP address for every computer on the network.

DNS

Domain Name Services simplifies Internet usage by mapping domain names, a unique name that identifies the Internet site, to IP addresses, a unique Internet Protocol number. It allows users to set up a distinct domain name for a group of computers or other resource. DNS, for example, allows the user to enter the more familiar domain name, istation, instead of the IP address, 192.168.42.254, to communicate with the Internet Station.

Dynamic Addressing

Dynamic Addressing on the Internet Station automatically accepts an IP address assigned by your ISP every time you dial in. It also eliminates complex configuration of the box. You can configure the Internet Station to accept static addressing. Static addressing uses the same IP address each time the Internet Station connects to your ISP.

Benefits of InstantIP technology

Cost Savings: requires less time and technical assistance

Increased Network Security: the outside only sees the Internet Station address

Simple IP Address Administration: automatic setup and maintenance

Flexibility: allows for dynamic and static configuration

To read more about InstantIP technology, access the white paper at http:// support.intel.com/support/inbusiness/internetstation.

Modem Aggregation

Modem Aggregation, a new feature for the Internet Station, improves the Internet Station’s ability to increase the speed of access to the Internet. Modem Aggrega- tion works by combining the speeds of 2-3 analog modems attached to the Internet Station. When you want to send or receive information through the Internet, the Internet Station detects which modem is free and uses that line. The information you are sending or receiving does not have to wait in a queue until a single modem’s line is free.

We refer to this technology as Multilink Protocol over Analog Lines and Analog Bonding. To use the Modem Aggregation feature, your ISP must support Multilink

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Contents Intel InBusiness Internet Station User’s GuideYear 2000 Capable First Edition JanuaryTable of Contents Modem Compatibiltiy List Features OverviewCompatibility New Technologies InstantIP technologyModem Aggregation Dynamic AddressingBenefits of InstantIP technology Benefits of Modem Aggregation Modem PoolingBenefits of Modem Pooling Auto Connect/DisconnectBefore You Begin Order an ISP accountOrder telephone lines If you don’t have an ISP accountIf you already have an ISP account Order an Isdn line Get Connected Connect your equipmentConnect the power cord Connect the network cableConnect your modem or Isdn adapter Organize your cablesInternet Station Installation CD-ROM Front panel LEDsIntel InBusiness Internet Station Set up workstations to browse Manual setupTo configure a Windows NT 4.0 system Use the Internet StationTo configure other systems Modem Pooling Installation on WorkstationsTo configure a Windows 95 system To install Modem Pooling To install modem driversUninstall Internet Station software Modem Compatibiltiy ListPC Card LED does not light TroubleshootingPC Card LED blinks continuously Other Internet Station problems Forgot my password Cannot connect to the InternetOnline Troubleshooting Information Status Page shows incorrect informationConnection Status page does not change Pages of the Internet Station do not show properlyIntel InBusiness Internet Station Specifications and Compatibility Specifications ListSoftware Compatibility List Safety Compliance Statement UL, cUL European Safety and EMC Compliance Statement CECompliance and License Agreements Certification Statements