Chapter 1 Introduction

Thank you for purchasing Planet XRT-402D/104D (XRT-D router, in the following section). This Broadband router is a cost-effective IP Sharing Router that enables multiple users to share the Internet through ADSL or cable modems. Simply configure your Internet connection settings in XRT-D and plug your PC to the LAN port and you're ready to share files and access the Internet. The XRT-402D/104D’s multi-homing function can combine two/four WAN lines into one virtual high bandwidth WAN line, and let you get a better Internet surfing experience. As your network grows, you can connect another hub or switch to the router’s LAN ports, allowing you to easily expand your network. XRT-D provides a total solution for the Small and Medium-sized Business (SMB) and the Small Office/Home Office (SOHO) markets, giving you an instant network today, and the flexibility to handle tomorrow's expansion and speed.

1.1 Features

∙High Internet Access throughput

∙Allow multiple users to share a single Internet line

∙Supports up to 253 users

∙Internet Access via Cable or xDSL modem

∙Access Private LAN Servers from the Public Network

∙Equipped with four LAN ports (10/100M), two WAN ports (10/100M) for XRT-402D.

∙Equipped with one LAN ports (10/100M), four WAN ports (10/100M) for XRT-104D.

∙Support DHCP (Server/Client) for easy setup

∙Support advance features such as: Special Applications, DMZ, Virtual Servers, Access Control, and Firewall.

∙Allow you to monitor the router’s status such as: DHCP Client Log, Security Log and Device/Connection Status

∙Easy to use Web-based GUI for configuration and management purposes

∙Remote Management allows configuration and upgrades from a remote site (over the Internet)

1.2 Minimum Requirements

∙One External xDSL (ADSL) or Cable modem with an Ethernet port (RJ-45)

∙Network Interface Card (NIC) for each Personal Computer (PC)

∙PCs with a Web-Browser (Internet Explorer 4.0 or higher, Netscape Navigator 4.7 or higher)

1.3Package Contents

∙One broadband router unit

∙One Quick Installation Guide

∙One User Manual CD

∙One Power Adapter

1.4Get to know XRT-D

Back Panel

The diagram (fig1.0/1.1) below shows XRT-402D/104D’s back panel. The router’s back panel is divided into three sections, LAN, WAN and Reset:

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