SMC Networks SMC8014 manual Introduction, Features and Benefits

CHAPTER 1 Introduction

Congratulations on your purchase of the EZ Connect™ Cable Modem Gateway. SMC is proud to provide you with a powerful yet simple communication device for connecting your local area network (LAN) to the Internet.

Features and Benefits

•EZ 3-Click Installation Wizard - A new and improved way to install your Gateway Modem. In 3 simple clicks, you will be connected to the Internet.

•Internet connection to cable modem service via an integrated cable modem port

•Local network connection via 10/100 Mbps Ethernet ports or 54 Mbps interface.

•802.11g - interoperable with multiple vendors.

•DHCP for dynamic IP configuration, and DNS for domain name mapping.

•Firewall with Stateful Packet Inspection, client privileges, hacker prevention, DoS, and NAT.

•User-definable application sensing tunnel supports applications requiring multiple connections

•Built-in Parental controls allow you to limit certain web sites – configurable by time and date.

•Easy setup through a web browser on any operating system that supports TCP/IP

•Compatible with all popular Internet applications

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