D-Link DI-704 user manual Introduction

Chapter 1 Introduction

Congratulations on your purchase of the DI-704 Broadband Router. The DI-704 is specifically designed for Small Office and Home Office needs. It provides a complete solution for Internet surfing and office resource sharing, and is easy for non-technical users to configure and operate. Instructions for installing and configuring the DI-704 can be found in this manual. Before you install and use the DI-704, please read this manual carefully to fully understand the functions of the DI-704.

1.1 Functions and Features

•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 4-port 10/100Mb auto-sensing Ethernet switch.

•VPN supported

Supports multiple PPTP sessions and allows setup of a VPN server and VPN clients.

•Firewall

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

•DHCP server supported

All of the networked computers can retrieve TCP/IP settings automatically from the DI-704.

•Web-based configuring

Configurable through any networked computer’s web browser using Netscape or

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