VRT-401 User Manual

Advanced Internet Functions

∙Communication Applications. Support for Internet communication applica- tions, such as interactive Games, Telephony, and Conferencing applications, which are often difficult to use when behind a Firewall, is included.

∙Special Internet Applications. Applications which use non-standard connec- tions or port numbers are normally blocked by the Firewall. The ability to define and allow such applications is provided, to enable such applications to be used normally.

∙Virtual Servers. This feature allows Internet users to access Internet servers on your LAN. The required setup is quick and easy.

∙DMZ. One (1) PC on your local LAN can be configured to allow unrestricted 2- way communication with Servers or individual users on the Internet. This provides the ability to run programs which are incompatible with Firewalls.

∙URL Filter. Use the URL Filter to block access to undesirable Web sites by LAN users.

∙Internet Access Log. See which Internet connections have been made.

∙VPN Pass through Support. PCs with VPN (Virtual Private Networking) software using PPTP, L2TP and IPSec are transparently supported - no configura- tion is required.

LAN Features

∙4-Port Switching Hub. VRT-401 incorporates a 4-port 10/100BaseT switch, making it easy to create or extend your LAN.

∙DHCP Server Support. Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol provides a dynamic IP address to PCs and other devices upon request. VRT-401 can act as a DHCP Server for devices on your local LAN and WLAN.

∙Multi Segment LAN Support. LANs containing one or more segments are supported, via VRT-401’s RIP (Routing Information Protocol) support and built-in static routing table.

∙DMZ Port. Used when allowing Servers on your LAN to be accessed from the Internet, the DMZ port provides additional protection for both your Servers and your LAN.

Configuration & Management

∙Easy Setup. Use your WEB browser from anywhere on the LAN or WLAN for configuration.

∙Remote Management. VRT-401 can be managed from any PC on your LAN. And, if the Internet connection exists, it can also (optionally) be configured via the Internet.

∙UPnP Support. UPnP (Universal Plug and Play) allows automatic discovery and configuration of VRT-401. UPnP is by supported by Windows ME, XP, or later.

Security Features

∙Password - protected Configuration. Optional password protection is provided to prevent unauthorized users from modifying the configuration data and settings.

∙NAT Protection. An intrinsic side effect of NAT (Network Address Translation) technology is that by allowing all LAN users to share a single IP address, the loca-

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Planet Technology VRT-401 Advanced Internet Functions, LAN Features, Configuration & Management, Security Features