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Introduction |
This chapter provides an overview of the Wireless Router's features and capabilities.
Congratulations on the purchase of your new Wireless Router. The Wireless Router is a multi- function device providing the following services:
•Shared Broadband Internet Access for all LAN users.
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•Wireless Router for 802.11b and 802.11g Wireless Stations.
Wireless Router Features
The Wireless Router incorporates many advanced features, carefully designed to provide sophisticated functions while being easy to use.
Internet Access Features
•Shared Internet Access. All users on the LAN or WLAN can access the Internet through the Wireless Router, using only a single external IP Address. The local (invalid) IP Addresses are hidden from external sources. This process is called NAT (Network Ad- dress Translation).
•DSL & Cable Modem Support. The Wireless Router has a 10/100BaseT Ethernet port for connecting a DSL or Cable Modem. All popular DSL and Cable Modems are sup- ported. SingTel RAS and Big Pond (Australia) login support is also included.
•PPPoE, PPTP, SingTel RAS and Telstra Big Pond Support. The Internet (WAN port) connection supports PPPoE (PPP over Ethernet), PPTP
•Fixed or Dynamic IP Address. On the Internet (WAN port) connection, the Wireless Router supports both Dynamic IP Address (IP Address is allocated on connection) 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 that use
•Virtual Servers. This feature allows Internet users to access Internet servers on your LAN. The required setup is quick and easy.
•DDNS Support. DDNS (Dynamic DNS) allows Internet users to connect to Virtual Servers on your LAN using a domain name, even if your IP address is not fixed.