Netopia R2020 manual How to use this guide

1-2 User’s Reference Guide

Translation (MultiNAT) adds significant flexibility and security for a wide range of applications.

■1-to-1 static NAT mapping

■Multiple Many-to-1 NAPT mappings on a single interface. NAPT addresses can be assigned to specific private address subnets

■Mapped services (exports) can use multiple public addresses

■Co-existent mapped and unmapped interfaces

■NAT rules per interface, similar to filter rules

■Connection Metering offers system-wide time and packet-based connection metering and budgeting through web-based management screens. It allows monitoring and enforcing preset budget rules on three separate Connection Profiles. Internet browsers such as Netscape Navigator™ and Microsoft’s Internet Explorer™ can be used.

■Support for IP and IPX routing for Internet and Intranet connectivity

■DHCP IP address serving (over Ethernet or a WAN link) which allows local or remote network nodes to automatically acquire an IP address dynamically from a designated pool of available addresses

■Support for Console-based management

■Support for remote configuration by your reseller, your network administrator, or technicians at Netopia, Inc.

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

AppleTalk support (available as a separate add-on AppleTalk kit, including a firmware feature set enhancement and custom HD-15 dual RJ-11 PhoneNET™ connector) allows for LocalTalk to Ethernet routing, assigning IP addresses to Macintosh users (MacIP), IP functionality for LocalTalk users, and AURP tunneling for connectivity between remote AppleTalk networks.

■Upgradeable to other WAN interfaces including ISDN and DSL. You can exchange one WAN module for a higher-speed module or an always-on connection and use the remaining V.90 modem for integrated backup.

How to use this guide

This guide is designed to be your single source for information about your Netopia R2020 Dual Analog Router. It is intended to be viewed on-line, using the powerful features of the Adobe Acrobat Reader. The information display has been deliberately designed to present the maximum information in the minimum space on your screen. You can keep this document open while you perform any of the procedures described, and find useful information about the procedure you are performing.

You can also print out all of the manual, or individual sections, if you prefer to work from hard copy rather than on-line documentation. The pages are formatted to print on standard 8 1/2 by 11 inch paper. We recommend that you print on 3-hole punched paper, so that you can put the pages in a binder for future reference. For your convenience, a printed copy is available from Netopia. Order part number TER2121/Doc.

This guide is organized into chapters describing the Netopia R2020’s advanced features. You may want to read each chapter’s introductory section to familiarize yourself with the various features available.

Use the guide’s table of contents and index to locate informational topics.