Introduction 1-1
Chapter 1
Introduction
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:
■“Features and capabilities” on page 1-1
■“How to use this guide” on page 1-2
Features and capabilities
The Netopia 4541/4542 ADSL Router provides the following features:
■Support for IP routing for Internet and Intranet connectivity
■ADSL WAN interface supports symmetric data rates from 144 kbps to 2.32 Mbps
■Built-in VPN features offer secure Internet connections between remote offices and travelers
■Built-in firewall protects LAN resources from Internet intruders
■Support for Ethernet LANs with multiple Ethernet IP subnets
■10/100-Base T Ethernet port connects easily to an existing LAN hub
■Interoperable with a wide array of DSLAM equipment
■Console-based Telnet client
■UNIX syslog client
■Status lights (LEDs) for easy monitoring and troubleshooting
■Support for Console-based management
■NAT/NATP, multi-NAT, and DHCP for security and convenience
■Wall-mountable, Bookshelf (Side-stackable), or Desktop-stackable design for efficient space usage
