Introduction
This section provides a brief description of the Router, its associated technologies and a list of Router features.
Router Description and Operation
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The Router is easy to install and use. The
The Router supports transparent bridging or it can be used for IP packet routing over the Internet. Cost saving features of the Router such as NAT (Network Address Translation) and DHCP (Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol) improve efficiency and security. The advanced security enhancements, packet filtering and port redirection, can help protect your network from potentially devastating intrusions by malicious agents outside your network.
All the 802.11g wireless settings for the Router are entered on a single page in the web manager. Security for the wireless interface comes in two forms, WEP Encryption and MAC Address Control.
What is ADSL?
Asymmetric Digital Subscriber Line (ADSL) is an access technology that utilizes ordinary copper telephone lines to enable broadband
ADSL greatly increases the signal carrying capacity of copper telephone lines without interfering with regular telephone services. For the ADSL user, this means faster downloads and more reliable connectivity. ADSL devices make it possible to enjoy benefits such as
ADSL provides a dedicated service over a single telephone line operating at speeds of up to 8 Mbps downstream and up to 800 Kbps upstream, depending on local telephone line conditions. A secure
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