Chapter 1 Introduction

1.1 Introducing the ADE-3400/4400

Planet ADE-3400/4400 ADSL 2/2+ Router is an “all-in-one” unit, combining an ADSL 2/2+ modem, NAT router and Ethernet switch (ADE-4400), providing things you need to get the PCs/laptops on your network connected to the Internet over your ADSL or more ADSL 2+ high speed broadband connection. ADE-3400 is a single port ADSL 2/2+ modem router and ADE-4400 is an ADSL 2/2+ router with 4-port 10/100Mbps Ethernet switch.

Each ADE-3400/4400 complies with ADSL 2/2+ standards for worldwide deployment and supports downstream rates of up to 24 Mbps and upstream rates of up to 3.5 Mbps. It is designed for small office, home office and residential users, enabling even faster speed Internet connections. User can enjoy ADSL services and broadband multimedia applications such as interactive gaming, video streaming and real-time audio much easier and faster than ever before.

Via the user-friendly management interface, the ADSL 2/2+ router can be managed by workstations running standard web browsers. It provides NAT, Security, Dynamic DNS, Time Zone, Remote Management, UPnP, Static Route, and Maintenance.

For more and more important security issue, this product serves as an Internet firewall, protecting your network from being accessed by outside users. Not only provides the natural firewall function, it also provides rich firewall features to secure user’s network. All incoming data packets are monitored and filtered. Besides, it can be configured to block internal users from accessing to the Internet.

1.2 Features of the ADE-3400/4400

ADSL Multi-Mode Standard

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