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Chapter 1

Introduction
This Chapter provides an overview of the SpeedStream Wireless 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 Wireless DSL/Cable Router is a multi-
function device providing the following services:
• Wireless LAN Access Point for equipment compliant with the IEEE802.11b (DSSS)
specifications.
• 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 Wireless 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.
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