This Chapter provides an overview of VRT-401's features and capabili- ties.
Congratulations on the purchase of your new VRT-401. VRT-401 is a multi-function device providing the following services:
∙Shared Broadband Internet Access for all LAN users.
∙4-Port Switching Hub for 10BaseT or 100BaseT connections.
Figure 1: VRT-401
VRT-401 Features
VRT-401 incorporates many advanced features, carefully designed to provide sophisti- cated functions while being easy to use.
Internet Access Features
∙Shared Internet Access. All users on LAN side can access the Internet through VRT-401, 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).
∙DSL & Cable Modem Support. VRT-401 has a 10/100BaseT Ethernet port for connecting a DSL or Cable Modem. All popular DSL and Cable Modems are supported. Furthermore, SingTel RAS and Big Pond (Australia) login are sup- ported as well.
∙PPPoE, PPTP, SingTel RAS and Telstra Big Pond Support. The Internet (WAN port) connection supports PPPoE (PPP over Ethernet), PPTP (Peer-to-Peer Tunneling Protocol), SingTel RAS and Telstra Big Pond (Australia), as well as "Di- rect Connection" type services.
∙Fixed or Dynamic IP Address. On the Internet (WAN port) connection, VRT- 401 supports both Dynamic IP Address (IP Address is allocated on connection) and Fixed IP Address.
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