SMC Networks SMC8014W-G manual Introduction, Features and Benefits

CHAPTER 1 Introduction

Congratulations on your purchase of the EZ Connect™ Wireless 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 wireless interface.

•802.11g - interoperable with multiple vendors.

•Wireless: WEP and WPA encryption, Hide SSID, and MAC Filtering

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

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

•Virtual Private Network (VPN) end-point support using PPTP, L2TP, or IPSec

•VPN pass-through support using PPTP, L2TP, or IPSec

•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.

•Email alerts when hacking attempts on the users network are made

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

•Compatible with all popular Internet applications