Chapter 1 Introduction

Congratulations on purchasing PLANET XRT-401E. This Broadband Router is a cost-effective IP Sharing Router that enables multiple users to share the Internet through an ADSL or cable modem. Simply configure your Internet connection settings in XRT-401E and plug your PC to the LAN port and you're ready to share files and access the Internet. 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-401E provides a total solution for the Small 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

∙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) and one WAN port (10/100M)

∙Support DHCP (Server/Client) for easy setup

∙Support advance features such as: Special Applications, Port Mapping, DMZ, Virtual Servers, ALG, and Firewall options.

∙Allow you to monitor the router’s status such as: System Status and System Log.

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

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

1.2Minimum 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, or Netscape Navigator 4.7 or higher)

1.3Package Contents

∙One XRT-401E unit

∙One Quick Installation Guide

∙One User Manual CD

∙One Power Adapter

The WAN “idle timeout” auto-disconnect function may not work due to abnormal activities of some network application software; computer virus or hacker attacks from the Internet. For example, some software sends network packets to the

?Note Internet in the background, even when you are not using the Internet. So please turn off your computer when you are not using it. This function also may not work

with some ISP. So please make sure this function can work properly when you use this function in the first time, especially when your ISP charge you by time used.

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