P782M G.SHDSL Bridge

Chapter 1

Getting to Know Your G.SHDSL Bridge

This chapter covers the key features and main applications of your Prestige.

The Prestige can be used for high-speed LAN-to-LAN connections or Internet access through a G.SHDSL connection over the telephone line.

1.1Features of the Prestige

The following features make the Prestige a complete and the flexible networking solution for most users.

High Speed Scalability

Your Prestige G.SHDSL modem supports symmetrical multi-rate data transmission speeds from 72 Kbps up to 2312 Kbps. You can increase the capacity of the Internet connection (within certain distance limitations) without changing your ISP or purchasing new equipment. G.SHDSL’s high symmetrical speeds are ideal for applications like web hosting and videoconferencing as well as the two-way data traffic needs of businesses.

Symmetrical High Speed Internet Access

The Prestige supports symmetrical transmission up to 2.3 Mbps. For NSP’s (Network Service Provider) convenience, the Prestige also supports rate management depending on distances and service charges.

10/100MB Auto-negotiation Ethernet/Fast Ethernet Interface

This auto-negotiation feature allows the Prestige to detect the speed of incoming transmissions and adjust appropriately, providing a faster data transfer on the Ethernet network as required. It enables fast data transfer of either 10 Mbps or 100 Mbps in either half-duplex or full-duplex mode depending on your Ethernet network.

Protocols Supported

•TCP/IP (Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol) network layer protocol.

•PPP (Point-to-Point Protocol) link layer protocol.

Multiple Protocol Support

•Transparent bridging (IEEE 802.1D) including PPP and BCP support

•Bridge Filters

Getting to Know Your G.SHDSL Bridge

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