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Introduction

 

This Chapter provides an overview of the ADSL Wireless Firewall

Router's features and capabilities.

Congratulations on the purchase of your new ADSL Wireless Firewall Router, ADW- 4300. The ADSL Wireless Firewall Router is a multi-function device providing the following services:

∙ADSL Modem.

∙Shared Broadband Internet Access for all LAN users.

∙Wireless Access Point for 802.11b and 802.11g Wireless Stations.

∙4-Port Switch for 10Base-T or 100Base-TX connections.

Figure 1: ADSL Wireless Firewall Router

ADSL Wireless Firewall Router Features

The ADSL Wireless Firewall Router incorporates many advanced features, carefully designed to provide sophisticated functions while being easy to use.

Internet Access Features

∙Shared Internet Access. All users on the LAN or WLAN can access the Internet through the ADSL Wireless Firewall Router, using only a single external IP Address. The local (invalid) IP Addresses are hidden from external sources. This process is called NAT (Network Address Translation).

∙Built-in ADSL Modem. The ADSL Wireless Firewall Router has a built-in ADSL modem, supporting all common ADSL connections.

∙IPoA, PPPoE, PPPoA, Direct Connection Support. The ADSL Wireless Firewall Router supports all common connection methods.

∙Auto-detection of Internet Connection Method. In most situations, the ADSL Wireless Firewall Router can test your ADSL and Internet connection to de- termine the connection method used by your ISP.

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