The Gigaset SE505 dsl/cable
Features and applications
The Gigaset SE505 dsl/cable's wide range of features make it ideal for a large number of applications, such as:
◆Setting up a local network
The Gigaset SE505 dsl/cable provides connections
–for four devices via Ethernet ports with a transmission speed of 10 or 100 Mbps.
–for up to 253 mobile terminals via a wireless interface with a transmission speed
of 54 Mbps. Here it complies with Standard IEEE 802.11g – i.e. the router can be used together with products of several other manufacturers.
Using a Gigaset SE505 dsl/cable makes it easy to set up a network at home or in small offices. For example, users can exchange data or share resources on the network, such as a file server or printer.
With the Gigaset devices for wireless networks you can operate a LAN – as envisaged in Standard IEEE 802.11 – in
The Gigaset SE505 dsl/cable supports DHCP for dynamic IP configuration of the local network and DNS for Domain name mapping.
◆Internet access
The Gigaset SE505 dsl/cable permits Internet access via a WAN socket with a transmission speed of 10 or 100 Mbps. You can connect a DSL or cable modem to this socket.
–Since many DSL providers permit communication with end users with the PPPoE protocol, the Gigaset SE505 dsl/cable has an integrated Client for this protocol, so you no longer have to install this service on your computer.
–Shared IP address
If your Internet Service Provider permits this, the Gigaset SE505 dsl/cable can make do with a single IP address for up to 253 users. Several users on your network can then surf the Internet at the same time using only one Internet Service Provider account.
◆Virtual Private Network (VPN)
The Gigaset SE505 dsl/cable supports three of the most common Protocols for setting up a Virtual Private Network: PPTP, L2TP and IPSec. This allows you to connect devices at different locations via the Internet securely, if your Internet Service Provider offers this service.
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