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1.3Applications
Many advanced applications are provided by the Gateway, such as:
zFlexible LAN Access
The Gateway provides connectivity to 10/100 Mbps wired devices as well as 11 Mbps wireless mobile users. The wireless interface makes it easy to create a network in dif-
zInternet Access
This device supports Internet access through an xDSL, Cable, ISDN or PSTN connection. Since many xDSL providers use PPPoE to establish communications with end users, the Gateway includes a
zShared IP Address
The Gateway provides Internet access for up to 253 users with a shared IP address. Using only one ISP account, mul- tiple users on your network can browse the Web at the same time.
zVirtual Server
If you have a fixed IP address, you can set up the Gateway to act as a virtual host for network address translation. Remote users access various services at your site using a constant IP address. Then, depending on the requested