Reference Manual for the Model DG824M Wireless ADSL Modem Gateway

DNS Proxy

When DHCP is enabled and no DNS addresses are specified, the gateway provides its own address as a DNS server to the attached PCs. The gateway obtains actual DNS addresses from the ISP during connection setup and forwards DNS requests from the LAN.

PPP over Ethernet (PPPoE)

PPPover Ethernet is a protocol for connecting remote hosts to the Internet over an ADSL connection by simulating a dial-up connection. This feature eliminates the need to run a login program such as EnterNet or WinPOET on your PC.

PPP over ATM (PPPoA)

PPPover ATM is a protocol for connecting remote hosts to the Internet over an ADSL connection by simulating a ATM connection.

Dynamic DNS

Dynamic DNS services allow remote users to find your network using a domain name when your IP address is not permanently assigned. The gateway contains a client that can connect to many popular Dynamic DNS services to register your dynamic IP address.

Easy Installation and Management

You can install, configure, and operate the DG824M within minutes after connecting it to the network. The following features simplify installation and management tasks:

Browser-based management

Browser-based configuration allows you to easily configure your gateway from almost any type of personal computer, such as Windows, Macintosh, or Linux. A user-friendly Setup Wizard is provided and online help documentation is built into the browser-based Web Management Interface.

Smart Wizard

The gateway automatically senses the type of Internet connection, asking you only for the information required for your type of ISP account.

Remote management

The gateway allows you to login to the Web Management Interface from a remote location via the Internet. For security, you can limit remote management access to a specified remote IP address or range of addresses, and you can choose a nonstandard port number.

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