Siemens SS2604 manual Introduction, Features of the DSL/Cable Router, Internet Access Features

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Introduction

This Chapter provides an overview of the SpeedStream 4-Port DSL/Cable Router's features and capabilities.

Congratulations on the purchase of your new SpeedStream DSL/Cable Router, commonly referred to as a Broadband Router. The SpeedStream 4-Port DSL/Cable Router is a multi- function device providing the following services:

•Shared Broadband Internet Access for all LAN users.

•4-Port Switching Hub for 10BaseT or 100BaseT connections.

•Network Printer - LAN users can share the printer attached to the SpeedStream Router.

Figure 1: SpeedStream Router

Features of the DSL/Cable Router

The SpeedStream 4-Port DSL/Cable 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 can access the Internet through the DSL/Cable Router, using only a single external IP Address. The local (invalid) IP Ad- dresses are hidden from external sources. This process is called NAT (Network Address Translation).

•DSL & Cable Modem Support. The DSL/Cable Router has a 10BaseT Ethernet port for connecting a DSL or Cable Modem. All popular DSL and Cable Modems are sup- ported.

•PPPoE and PPTP Support. The Internet (WAN port) connection supports PPPoE (PPP over Ethernet) and PPTP (Peer-to-Peer Tunneling Protocol), as well as "Direct Con- nection" type services.

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