Prestige 791R G.SHDSL Router

Chapter 1

Getting to Know Your G.SHDSL Router

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

The Prestige 791R Router can be used for high-speed LAN-to-LAN connections or Internet access through a G.SHDSL connection over the telephone line. You can use your Prestige for either IP routing or bridging depending on your ISP (Internet Service Provider) configuration.

1.1Features of the Prestige

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

Scalability

One of the best features of G.SHDSL service is its scalability. 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 792H can support symmetrical transmission speeds of up to 2.3 Mbps. For NSP’s (Network Service Provider) convenience, the Prestige also supports rate management depending on distance and service charges.

The table below lists the transmission speeds available on the Prestige.

SUPPORTED TRANSMISSION SPEEDS

 

Min (Kbps)

Max (Kbps)

 

 

 

SDSL

72

136

 

 

 

G.HDSL (G.991.2)

200

2312

 

 

 

SNMP (Simple Network Management Protocol – versions 1 and 2)

SNMP, a member of the TCP/IP protocol suite, allows you to exchange management information between network devices. Your Prestige supports SNMP agent functionality that allows a manager station to manage and monitor the Prestige through the network.

Getting to Know Your G.SHDSL Router

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