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BCM50a Integrated Router Configuration — Advanced

Upgrade BCM50a Integrated Router Firmware

The firmware of the BCM50a Integrated Router can be upgraded manually
through the WebGUI.

Embedded FTP and TFTP Servers

The embedded FTP and TFTP servers enable fast firmware upgrades, as well as
configuration file backups and restoration.

Applications for the BCM50a Integrated Router

Secure broadband internet access and VPN

The BCM50a Integrated Router provides broadband Internet access through
ADSL. The BCM50a Integrated Router also provides IP address sharing and a
firewall protected local network with traffic management.
The BCM50a Integrated Router VPN is an ideal, cost effective way to connect
branch offices and business partners over the Internet without the need (and
expense) of leased lines between sites. The LAN computers can share the VPN
tunnels for secure connections to remote computers.