1. Introduction

Congratulations on your purchase of this 802.11g Wireless Router. This product is specifically designed for Small Office and Home Office needs. It provides a complete SOHO solution for Internet surfing and is easy to configure and operate even for non- technical users. Instructions for installing and configuring this product can be found in this manual. Before you install and use this product, please read this manual carefully for proper operation of this product.

1.1 Functions and Features

Basic Functions

NAT Routing

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 auto-sensing Ethernet switch.

WAN Types supported

The router supports the following WAN types: Static IP, Dynamic IP, PPPoE, PPTP, and Dynamic IP with Road Runner.

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 this product.

Web-Based Configuration

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

Virtual Server supported

Allows you to expose WWW, FTP, and other services on your LAN to the Internet.

User-Definable Application Sensing Tunnel

User can open multiple ports for special applications that require multiple connections like Internet gaming, video conferencing, Internet telephony, etc.

DMZ Host Supported

Allows a networked computer to be fully exposed to the Internet; this function is used when the special application sensing tunnel feature is insufficient to allow an application to function correctly.

Statistics of WAN Supported

oEnables you to monitor inbound and outbound packets

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