Reference Manual for the Double 108 Mbps Wireless Firewall Router WGU624
Extensive Protocol Support
The WGU624 wireless router supports the Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) and Routing Information Protocol (RIP). For further information about TCP/IP, refer to Appendix B, “Network, Routing, Firewall, and Basics”.
•IP Address Sharing by NAT
The WGU624 wireless router allows several networked PCs to share an Internet account using only a single IP address, which may be statically or dynamically assigned by your Internet service provider (ISP). This technique, known as NAT, allows the use of an inexpensive
•Automatic Configuration of Attached PCs by DHCP
The WGU624 wireless router dynamically assigns network configuration information, including IP, gateway, and domain name server (DNS) addresses, to attached PCs on the LAN using the Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP). This feature greatly simplifies configuration of PCs on your local network.
•DNS Proxy
When DHCP is enabled and no DNS addresses are specified, the router provides its own address as a DNS server to the attached PCs. The router obtains actual DNS addresses from the ISP during connection setup and forwards DNS requests from the LAN.
•PPP over Ethernet (PPPoE)
PPPoE is a protocol for connecting remote hosts to the Internet over a DSL connection by simulating a
Easy Installation and Management
You can install, configure, and operate the Double 108 Mbps Wireless Firewall Router WGU624 within minutes after connecting it to the network. The following features simplify installation and management tasks:
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•Smart Wizard
The WGU624 wireless router Smart Wizard automatically senses the type of Internet connection, asking you only for the information required for your type of ISP account.
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