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Chapter 1 Introduction
Congratulations on your purchase of the DI-704 Broadband Router. The DI-704 is
specifically designed for Small Office and Home Office needs. It provides a complete
solution for Internet surfing and office resource sharing, and is easy for non-technical users
to configure and operate. Instructions for installing and configuring the DI-704 can be found
in this manual. Before you install and use the DI-704, please read this manual carefully to
fully understand the functions of the DI-704.
1.1 Functions and Features
l Broadband modem and IP sharing
Connects multiple computers to a broadband (cable or DSL) modem or an
Ethernet router to surf the Internet.
l Auto-sensing Ethernet Switch
Equipped with a 4-port 10/100Mb auto-sensing Ethernet switch.
l VPN supported
Supports multiple PPTP sessions and allows setup of a VPN server and VPN
clients.
l Firewall
All unwanted packets from outside intruders are blocked to protect your Intranet.
l DHCP server supported
All of the networked computers can retrieve TCP/IP settings automatically from
the DI-704.
l Web-based configuring
Configurable through any networked computer’s web browser using Netscape or