Broadband Router User Guide

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.

∙DDNS Support. DDNS (Dynamic DNS) allows Internet users to connect to Virtual Servers on your LAN using a domain name, even if your IP address is not fixed. A number of popular DDNS services are supported.

∙Multi-DMZ.For each WAN (Internet) IP address allocated to you, 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 pro- grams 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.

∙Access Control. Using the Access Control feature, you can assign LAN users to different groups, and determine which Internet services are available to each group.

∙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. The Broadband Router incorporates a 4-port 10/100BaseT switching hub, 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. The Broadband Router 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 the Broadband Router's RIP (Routing Information Protocol) support and built-in static routing table.

∙Shared USB Printer (Network Printer). A printer connected to the Broadband Router‘s USB port can be shared by all Windows PCs on your LAN, using the provided Print Port driver. Unix systems can also share the printer, using LPD.

Configuration & Management

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

∙Configuration File Upload/Download. Save (download) the configuration data from the Broadband Router to your PC, and restore (upload) a previously- saved configuration file to the Broadband Router.

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