Introduction 1-9
Chapter 1
Introduction
Overview
The Netopia 4553 G.shdsl Router is a full-featured,stand-alone DSL router for connecting diverse local area networks (LANs) to the Internet and other remote networks. It supports the newly ratified ITU G.991.2 standard for symmetric DSL series. The Netopia 4553 G.shdsl Router uses a high performance telecommunications line to provide your whole network with a high-speed connection to the outside world.
This section covers the following topics:
■“Features and capabilities” on page 1-9
■“How to use this guide” on page 1-10
Features and capabilities
The Netopia 4553 G.shdsl Router provides the following features:
■Support for IP routing for Internet and Intranet connectivity
■Compatible with G.shdsl ITU standard G.991.2.
■G.shdsl 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
