Black Box LRB500A quick start Introduction, Description, Related Documentation

NET ACCESS BROADBAND ROUTER W/4-PORT SWITCH QUICK START GUIDE

1. Introduction

1.1 Description

The Net Access Broadband Router w/4-Port Switch connects a cable or DSL modem to an Ethernet LAN, providing high-speed broadband access to the Internet for up to 253 LAN clients using only one IP account. The Router features an integrated 4-port 10/100 switch for LAN access, an asynchronous port that acts as a backup resource for Internet access or serves as dial-in remote access for telecommuters or mobile users. The Router uses the NAT protocol to implement firewall and gateway security for LAN-based resources. For added LAN security, you can use the Router to segment the LAN.

The Router is ideal for a small business looking for cost-effective broadband access to the Internet for every LAN client on the LAN, or even for the home user looking to share their DSL cable modem.

1.2 Related Documentation

This Quick Start Guide should be used by systems administrators and network managers. The guide provides the necessary information for a qualified person to unpack, cable, install software, and configure the device for proper operation.

A detailed Router User Guide (in Adobe® Acrobat® PDF format) is provided on the System CD included with your Router. The User Guide provides in-depth information on the router’s features and functions.

1.2.1GET ADOBE ACROBAT READER®

Adobe Acrobat Reader is a free program used to view documents created in Adobe PDF format. Adobe Acrobat Reader can be installed from the System CD (click on the Install Manuals option and select Install Adobe Acrobat Reader) or downloaded from Adobe’s Web site at:

http://www.adobe.com/prodindex/acrobat/readstep.html

1.2.2GET THE USER GUIDE

The User Guide can be installed from the System CD by clicking Install Manuals on the Installation screen.

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