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Introduction

 

This Chapter provides an overview of the XRT-411 Broadband Router's features and capabilities.

Congratulations on the purchase of your new XRT-411 Broadband Router. The Broadband Router is a multi-function device providing the following services:

∙Shared Broadband Internet Access for all LAN users.

∙4-Port Switch for 10BaseT or 100BaseT connections.

∙Print Server, providing a USB network printer connection for all LAN users.

Figure 1: Broadband Router

Broadband Router Features

The XRT-411 Broadband 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 Broadband 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).

∙DSL & Cable Modem Support. The Broadband Router has a 10/100BaseT Ethernet port for connecting a DSL or Cable Modem. All popular DSL and Cable Modems are supported. SingTel RAS and Big Pond (Australia) login support is also included.

∙PPPoE, PPTP, L2TP, SingTel RAS and Telstra Big Pond Support. All common Internet connection methods are supported, including PPPoE (PPP over Ethernet), PPTP (Peer-to-Peer Tunneling Protocol), L2TP, SingTel RAS and Tel- stra Big Pond (Australia), as well as "Direct Connection" type services.

∙Fixed or Dynamic IP Address. On the Internet (WAN port) connection, the Broadband Router supports both Dynamic IP Address (IP Address is allocated on connection) and Fixed IP Address.

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