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Introduction |
This chapter provides an overview of the Gateway's features and capabilities.
Congratulations on the purchase of your new SpeedStream SS6500 Series Residential Gateway (Gateway). The Gateway is a
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•Custom Controls that allow you to configure the SpeedStream Residential Gateway to best meet your specific security and
•Integrated 802.11g/802.11b wireless interface that provides a wireless interface built into the unit.
Features of the Residential Gateway
The SpeedStream SS6500 Series Gateway incorporates many advanced features, carefully designed to provide sophisticated functions while being easy to use.
Network (LAN) Features
•One- or Four-Port 10/100 Ethernet Switch
The SpeedStream Gateway incorporates a one- or
•DHCP Server Support
Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP) provides a dynamic, “upon request,” IP address to computers and other networked devices. Your SpeedStream Gateway can act as a DHCP Server for devices on your local network.
•Network Status and Statistics
Using these diagnostic tools, you can easily monitor the status of each network connection and evaluate network performance.
•USB Connection
Some Gateways will have a Universal Serial Bus (USB) connection that can be used to connect up to 127 peripheral devices, such as mice, modems, and keyboards. It also supports UPnP installation and hot plugging.
Security Features
•Password Protected Configuration
Password protection is provided to prevent unauthorized users from modifying the Gateway’s configuration data and settings.
•NAT Protection
An intrinsic side affect of NAT (Network Address Translation) technology is that by allowing all your network users to share a single IP address, the location and even the existence of each computer is hidden. From the external viewpoint, there is no network, only a single device - the SpeedStream Gateway.
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