Chapter 1 Introduction

Congratulations on purchasing PLANET XRT-412. This Broadband Router is an IP Sharing Router that enables multiple users to share the Internet through an ADSL or cable modem. Simply configure your Internet connection settings in the Broadband Router 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. It 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. Built-in with dual USB ports can share two printers to LAN user for the printing service.

1.1Features

•High Internet Access throughput

•Allow multiple users to share a single Internet line

•Supports up to 253 users

•Provides two USB port for connecting with USB printer.

•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, 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)

1.2Minimum 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-412D unit

•One Quick Installation Guide

•One User Manual CD

•One Power Adapter

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