Advanced Internet Functions, LAN Features

LevelOne Broadband Router User Guide

•Fixed or Dynamic IP Address. On the Internet (WAN port) connection, the LevelOne Broadband Router supports both Dynamic IP Address (IP Address is allocated on connec- tion) and Fixed IP Address.

Advanced Internet Functions

•Communication Applications. Support for Internet communication applications, such as interactive Games, Telephony, and Conferencing applications, which are often difficult to use when behind a Firewall, is included.

•Special Internet Applications. Applications which use non-standard connections or port numbers are normally blocked by the Firewall. The ability to define and allow such applications is provided, to enable such applications to be used normally.

•Virtual Servers. This feature allows Internet users to access Internet servers on your LAN. The required setup is quick and easy.

•DMZ. One (1) PC on your local LAN can be configured to allow unrestricted 2-way communication with Servers or individual users on the Internet. This provides the ability to run programs which are incompatible with Firewalls.

•URL Filter. Use the URL Filter to block access to undesirable Web sites by LAN users.

•Internet Access Log. See which Internet connections have been made.

•VPN Pass through Support. PCs with VPN (Virtual Private Networking) software using PPTP, L2TP and IPSec are transparently supported - no configuration is required.

LAN Features

•4-Port Switching Hub. The LevelOne Broadband Router incorporates a 4-port 10/100BaseT switching hub, making it easy to create or extend your LAN.

•DHCP Server Support. Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol provides a dynamic IP address to PCs and other devices upon request. The LevelOne Broadband Router can act as a DHCP Server for devices on your local LAN and WLAN.

•Multi Segment LAN Support. LANs containing one or more segments are supported, via the LevelOne Broadband Router's RIP (Routing Information Protocol) support and built-in static routing table.

Network Printer ( FBR-1403TX only)

•Shared Printer (Network Printer). A printer connected to the LevelOne Broadband Router's parallel port can be shared by all PCs on the LAN or WLAN.

•Multiple OS Support. Clients may use any of the following operating systems:

•Windows 95/98/ME

•Windows NT 4.0, 2000, or XP.

•Unix

•Multi-protocol Support. The following printing methods are supported:

•Windows peer-to-peer printing over TCP/IP, using the supplied port driver.

•Windows LPD printing, using a Windows Server running NT 4.0 or Windows 2000 Server. In this situation, no software needs to be installed on the client PCs.

•Unix LPD printing. No additional software needs to be installed.