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Getting to Know Your NBG-417N

1.1 Overview

This chapter introduces the main features and applications of the NBG-417N.

The NBG-417N extends the range of your existing wired network without additional wiring, providing easy network access to mobile users. You can set up a wireless network with other IEEE 802.11b/g/n compatible devices.

A range of services such as a firewall and content filtering are also available for secure Internet computing.

1.2 Applications

Your can create the following networks using the NBG-417N:

•Wired. You can connect network devices via the Ethernet ports of the NBG-417N so that they can communicate with each other and access the Internet.

•Wireless. Wireless clients can connect to the NBG-417N to access network resources.

•WAN. Connect to a broadband modem/router for Internet access.

Figure 1 NBG-417N Network

 

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NBG-417N User’s Guide