TRENDnet S4W1CA Introduction, Broadband Internet access sharing, Resource sharing, File sharing

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INTRODUCTION

INTRODUCTION

With the explosive growth of the Internet, accessing information and services at any time, day or night, has become standard fare for most people. The era of the standalone PC is waning. Networking technology is moving out of the exclusive domain of corporations and into homes with at least two computers.

Broadband network access is also gaining ground. Allowing more than two computers to access the Internet at the same time, however, has typically entailed significantly higher costs. Thus, there is a great demand for technology that enables users to share a single Internet connection.

Employing a router to share an Internet connection solves the problem of high network access costs. Using such a device, each networked computer is able to make full use of broadband capabilities.

This device not only comes equipped with a wide range of features but also can be installed and configured right out of the box. This device supports a simple local area network and Internet access sharing.

A local area network connects home computers and enables users to access the Internet, share resources, and play online games – the essentials of the family computing lifestyle.

Applications:

Broadband Internet access sharing:

Enable several computers to share a single high-speed broadband Internet connection (LAN and WAN-Internet).

Resource sharing:

Share printers, scanners, and other peripherals.

File sharing:

Exchange data, messages, and files -- thus making good use of hard disk space.

Online gaming:

Your local area network allows you to play online games and use e- commerce services.

Firewall:

A built-in firewall function protects against hackers.

Features:

¾High speed data transfer rate, FTP up to 40Mbps

¾Supports NAT (sharing one IP address with all LAN users)

¾Supports PPPoE and PPTP protocol for Dial-Up ADSL

¾Supports DHCP Server / Client

¾Supports UPnP (Universal Plug and Play)

¾Supports virtual server mapping

¾Supports packet filtering

¾Simple Firewall protection

¾Upgradeable firmware for future functions

¾Easy configuration via Web Browser.

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Contents CE Mark Warning FCC WarningVCCI Warning TABLE OF CONTENTS ABOUT THIS GUIDE Broadband Internet access sharing INTRODUCTIONResource sharing File sharingUNPACKING AND SETUP HARDWARE INSTALLATION 4-Port 10/100Mbps Ethernet Broadband Router Front Panel POWERRESET STATUSCheck the installation Connect the Internet Broadband RouterPC NETWORK TCP/IP SETTING 1. Right click My Network Places and select Properties INTERNET BROADBAND ROUTER CONFIGURATION The MTU feature specifies the largest packet size permitted for The Maximum Idle Time feature can1-2-1 Dynamic IP Cable Modem If required by your ISP, input a host name and MAC addressAdvanced Setup 2-1-2 Administrator Settings Password Settings1-3 DNS addresses2-1-3 Firmware Upgrade 2-1-4 Configuration ToolsRestore Factory Default Backup Settings2-1-7 Reset 2-2 WAN If your ISP is BigPond Australia, check the Enable box2-2-1 Dynamic IP 2-2-2 Static IPUse Dynamic DNS Check this option to enable Dynamic DNS Service ProviderSelect a Dynamic DNS service provider from the dropdown list 2-2-4 PPTPEnter the username provided by your Dynamic DNS service provider PasswordEnter the password provided by your Dynamic DNS service provider 2-3 LAN To set the LAN’s IP Address 2-3-1 LAN SettingsExample To block certain client PCs from accessing the Internet 2-5 Firewall2-5-1 Discard PING from WAN side 2-5-2 Client FilteringTECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS TW100-S4W1CA LIMITED WARRANTYFive years