TRENDnet TW100-BRF114U manual Introduction, Broadband Router Features, Internet Access Features

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Introduction

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

Congratulations on the purchase of your new Broadband Router. The TW100-BRF114U 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.

•Print Server, providing a USB network printer connection for all Windows users.

Figure 1: Broadband Router TW100-BRF114U

Broadband Router Features

The TW100-BRF114U 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 or WLAN can access the Internet through the Broadband 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).

•DSL & Cable Modem Support. The TW100-BRF114U has a 10/100BaseT Ethernet port for connecting a DSL or Cable Modem. All popular DSL and Cable Modems are sup- ported. SingTel RAS and Big Pond (Australia) login support is also included.

•PPPoE, PPTP, L2TP, SingTel RAS and Telstra Big Pond Support. All common Internet connection methods are supported, including PPPoE (PPP over Ethernet), PPTP (Peer-to-Peer Tunneling Protocol), L2TP, SingTel RAS and Telstra Big Pond (Australia), as well as "Direct Connection" type services.

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