Siemens 4100 Series manual Introduction, Features of the SpeedStream Router, Network LAN Features

Router User’s Guide

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Introduction

Congratulations on the purchase of the SpeedStream® Router with SecureRouteTM SpeedStream® Router (Router) is a powerful yet simple communication device for connecting your computer or local area network (LAN) to the Internet. This manual covers the SpeedStream model series 4100 and 4200.

SpeedStream 4100 Series (Ethernet) SpeedStream 4200 Series (Ethernet and USB)

Features of the SpeedStream® Router

Your Router provides high-speed Internet and corporate network access to homes, networked home offices, and small offices. In addition, if you are working from a branch office, the Router provides a fast and effective means of communicating over a remote LAN with the main office. The Router can also be used to connect the corporate LAN to the Internet over the WAN.

Network (LAN) Features

•Ethernet Switch

Ethernet connectivity (all models) to the Internet or network through a network interface card (NIC), providing full 10/100 megabits per second (Mbps) bandwidth to the port.

•USB Connection

Universal Serial Bus (USB) connection (4200 model) providing added flexibility for connecting your computer via the Ethernet or USB port.

•Support of G.lite and Full-Rate DsL

Ensures compatibility with most DSL networks.

Security Features

•Password-protected Configuration

Password protection prevents unauthorized users from modifying the Router’s configuration settings.

•Firewall Security

Firewall security with four conveniently pre-set standard levels of security (Off, Low, Medium, High), an ICSA-compliant mode, and a custom setting for advanced users.

•NAT Protection

Network Address Port Translation (NAPT) and a secure firewall to protect your data while your computer is connected to the Internet.

•Stateful Inspection Firewall

All incoming data packets are monitored and all incoming server requests are filtered, thus protecting your network from malicious attacks from external sources.

•Attack Protection System

Attacks can flood your Internet connection with invalid data packets and connection requests, using so much bandwidth and so many resources that Internet access becomes unavailable. The Router incorporates protection against these types of attacks as well as other common hacker attacks.

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