SMC Networks Wireless Broadband Router specifications Introduction, Functions and Features

Chapter 1 Introduction

Congratulations on your purchase of this outstanding SMC Wireless Broadband Router. This product is designed specifically for small office and home office needs. It provides a complete SOHO solution for Internet surfing and is easy to configure and operate even for non-technical users. Instructions for installing and configuring this product are included in this manual. Before you install and use this product, please read the manual carefully so you may take full advantage of its functions.

1.1Functions and Features

￿￿High speed for wireless LAN connection

11Mbps data rate by incorporating Direct Sequence Spread Spectrum (DSSS).

￿￿Roaming

Provides seamless roaming within the IEEE 802.11b WLAN infrastructure.

￿￿IEEE 802.11b compatible

Allowing inter-operation among multiple vendors.

￿￿Auto fallback

11Mbps, 5Mbps, 2Mbps, 1Mbps data rate with auto-fallback.

￿￿Broadband modem and IP sharing

Connects multiple computers to a broadband (cable or DSL) modem or an Ethernet router to surf the Internet.

￿￿Auto-sensing Ethernet Switch

Equipped with a 3-port auto-sensing Ethernet switch.

￿￿VPN supported

Supports multiple PPTP sessions and allows you to set up VPN server and VPN clients.

￿￿Firewall

All unwanted packets from outside sources and other intruders are blocked to protect your Intranet.

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