TRENDnet BRM504 manual Introduction, Broadband Adsl Router Features

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Introduction

This Chapter provides an overview of the Broadband ADSL Router's features and capabilities.

Congratulations on the purchase of your new Broadband ADSL Router. The Broadband ADSL Router is a multi-function device providing the following services:

•ADSL Modem.

•Shared Broadband Internet Access for all LAN users.

•VPN Gateway to allow secure VPN connections over the Internet.

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

Figure 1: Broadband ADSL Router

Broadband ADSL Router Features

The Broadband ADSL 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 Broadband ADSL Router, using only a single external IP Address. The local (invalid) IP Addresses are hidden from external sources. This process is called NAT (Network Ad- dress Translation).

•Built-in ADSL Modem. The Broadband ADSL Router has a built-in ADSL modem, supporting all common ADSL connections.

Broadband ADSL Router User Guide

•IPoA, PPPoE, PPPoA, BPA, Direct Connection Support. The Broadband ADSL Router supports all common connection methods.

•Auto-detection of Internet Connection Method. In most situations, the Broadband ADSL Router can test your ADSL and Internet connection to determine the connection method used by your ISP.

•Fixed or Dynamic IP Address. On the Internet (ADSL port) connection, the Broad- band ADSL Router supports both Dynamic IP Address (IP Address is allocated on connection) and Fixed IP Address.

Advanced Internet Functions

•Application Level Gateways (ALGs). Applications which use non-standard connec- tions or port numbers are normally blocked by the Firewall. The ability to define and allow such applications is provided, to enable such applications to be used normally.

•Special Applications. This feature, also called Port Triggering, allows you to use Internet applications which normally do not function when used behind a firewall.

•Virtual Servers. This feature allows Internet users to access Internet servers on your LAN. The required setup is quick and easy.

•Dynamic DNS Support. DDNS, when used with the Virtual Servers feature, allows users to connect to Servers on your LAN using a Domain Name, even if you have a dy- namic IP address which changes every time you connect.

•URL Filter. Use the URL Filter to block access to undesirable Web sites by LAN users.

•Firewall. As well as the built-in firewall to protect your LAN, you can define Firewall Rules to determine which incoming and outgoing traffic should be permitted.

•Scheduling. Both the URL Filter and Firewall rules can be scheduled to operate only at certain times. This provides great flexibility in controlling Internet -bound traffic.

•Logs. Define what data is recorded in the Logs, and optionally send log data to a Syslog Server. Log data can also be E-mailed to you.

•VPN Pass through Support. PCs with VPN (Virtual Private Networking) software using PPTP, L2TP and IPSec are transparently supported - no configuration is required.

VPN Features

•IPSec Support. IPSec is the most common protocol.

•Easy Configuration. The configuration required to allow 2 Broadband ADSL Routers to establish a VPN connection between them is easy accomplished.

LAN Features

•4-Port Switching Hub. The Broadband ADSL Router incorporates a 4-port 10/100BaseT switching hub, making it easy to create or extend your LAN.

•DHCP Server Support. Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol provides a dynamic IP address to PCs and other devices upon request. The Broadband ADSL Router can act as a DHCP Server for devices on your local LAN.

Configuration & Management

•Easy Setup. Use your WEB browser from anywhere on the LAN for configuration.

•Configuration File Upload/Download. Save (download) the configuration data from the Broadband ADSL Router to your PC, and restore (upload) a previously-saved configu- ration file to the Broadband ADSL Router.

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