3Com WBR-6000 Introduction, Wireless Broadband Router Features, Internet Access Features

1 Introduction

This Chapter provides an overview of the Wireless

Broadband Router's features and capabilities.

Congratulations on the purchase of your new Wireless Broadband Router. The Wireless Broadband Router is a multi-function device providing the following services:

•Shared Broadband Internet Access for all LAN users.

•4-Port Switching Hub for 10BaseT or 100BaseT connections.

1.1Wireless Broadband Router Features

The Wireless Broadband 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 Broadband Router, using only a single external IP Address. The local (invalid) IP Addresses are hidden from external sources. This process is called NAT (Network Address Translation).

•Auto-detection of Internet Connection Method. In most situations, the Wireless Broadband Router can test your ADSL and Internet connection to determine the connection method used by your ISP.

•PPPoE, PPTP, SingTel RAS and Telstra Big Pond Support. The Internet (WAN port) connection supports PPPoE (PPP over Ethernet), PPTP (Peer-to-Peer Tunneling Protocol), SingTel RAS and Telstra Big Pond (Australia), as well as "Direct Connection" type services. Unnumbered IP with PPPoE is also supported.

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