CHAPTER 1 Introduction
Hardware Description
◆SMC warranty information card
Inform your dealer if there are any incorrect, missing or damaged parts. If possible, retain the carton, including the original packing materials. Use them again to repack the product in case there is a need to return it.
HARDWARE DESCRIPTION
The Barricade Wireless Broadband Router, from herein refered to as ADSL Router, contains an integrated DSL modem and connects to the Internet or to a remote site using its
Access speed to the Internet depends on your service type. Theoretically ADSL2+ provides up to 24 Mbps downstream and 3.5 Mbps upstream. However, this depends on the distance between your home and the central office (CO) of the service provider. Actual rates provided by specific broadband service providers may vary dramatically from these upper limits due to both distance and type of deployment of DSLAM equipment. Typically a modern domestic broadband connection can reach maximum download speeds dependent on your port capabilities and upload speeds usually set at a slower rate. This again is dependent on your service provider and what contract you sign with them.
Using the ADSL Router data passing between devices connected to your local area network can run at up to 100 Mbps over the Fast Ethernet ports and up to 54 Mbps over the
The ADSL Router includes an LED display on the front panel for system power and port indications that simplifies installation and network troubleshooting.
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