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DUAL 56K LAN MODEM

FUNCTIONALITY DESCRIPTION

This chapter explains the Dual 56K LAN Modem’s key functionality for users who wish to gain a fuller understanding of the LAN Modem before attempting to install and configure the unit. The following topics are covered:

LAN Side Connectivity: Installing an Ethernet Hub

Wan Side: The Two 56K Modems

Using the Modem Channels

Dial-in Functionality

Understanding Multilink PPP and Other Line Usage Options

The Virtual FAX Modem (Windows 95, 98, NT, and 2000)

Support for Virtual Private Networks (VPNs)

For a basic understanding of modems and networking, refer to the Networking

Primer in Appendix A.

LAN Side Connectivity: On the Local Area Network (LAN) side of the Dual 56K LAN Modem, you can Installing an Ethernet connect up to four computers and/or printers directly to the unit’s built-in Ethernet

Hubhub. This allows you to create a LAN and enable file-, application-, and printer-sharing among the attached devices. By connecting an external hub (not included) to one of the four LAN ports, you can increase the number of users to a total of 25. An example of a ten-workstation connection is shown in Figure 7.

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Figure 7 Dual 56K LAN Modem Ten Workstation Connection Example.

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