Netopia 4541, 4542

Introduction 1-1

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Overview

The Netopia 4541/4542 ADSL Router is a full-featured, stand-alone DSL router for connecting diverse local

area networks (LANs) to the Internet and other remote networks. The Netopia 4541/4542 ADSL Router uses a

high performance telecommunications line to provide your whole network with a high-speed connection to the

outside world. Model 4541 is designed for North American users; model 4542 is designed for non-North

American users. Both support the same features.

This section covers the following topics:

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“Features and capabilities” on page 1-1

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“How to use this guide” on page 1-2

Features and capabilities

The Netopia 4541/4542 ADSL Router provides the following features:

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Support for IP routing for Internet and Intranet connectivity

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ADSL WAN interface supports symmetric data rates from 144 kbps to 2.32 Mbps

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Built-in VPN features offer secure Internet connections between remote ofﬁces and travelers

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Built-in ﬁrewall protects LAN resources from Internet intruders

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Support for Ethernet LANs with multiple Ethernet IP subnets

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10/100-Base T Ethernet port connects easily to an existing LAN hub

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Interoperable with a wide array of DSLAM equipment

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Console-based Telnet client

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UNIX syslog client

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Status lights (LEDs) for easy monitoring and troubleshooting

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Support for Console-based management

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NAT/NATP, multi-NAT, and DHCP for security and convenience

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Wall-mountable, Bookshelf (Side-stackable), or Desktop-stackable design for efﬁcient space usage