P-660H/HW/W-T Series User’ Guide

CHAPTER 1

Getting To Know Your Prestige

This chapter describes the key features and applications of your Prestige.

1.1 Introducing the Prestige

The Prestige is an ADSL2+ gateway that allows super-fast, secure Internet access over analog (POTS) or digital (ISDN) telephone lines (depending on your model).

In the Prestige product name, “H” denotes an integrated 4-port switch (hub) and “W” denotes an included wireless LAN card that provides wireless connectivity.

Models ending in “1”, for example P-660W-T1, denote a device that works over the analog telephone system, POTS (Plain Old Telephone Service). Models ending in “3” denote a device that works over ISDN (Integrated Services Digital Network). Models ending in “7” denote a device that works over T-ISDN (UR-2).

Note: Only use firmware for your Prestige’s specific model. Refer to the label on the bottom of your Prestige.

The DSL RJ-11 (ADSL over POTS models) or RJ-45 (ADSL over ISDN models) connects to your ADSL-enabled telephone line. The Prestige is compatible with the ADSL/ADSL2/ ADSL2+ standards. Maximum data rates attainable by the Prestige for each standard are shown in the next table.

Table 1 ADSL Standards

DATA RATE STANDARD

UPSTREAM

DOWNSTREAM

 

 

 

ADSL

832 kbps

8Mbps

 

 

 

ADSL2

3.5Mbps

12Mbps

 

 

 

ADSL2+

3.5Mbps

24Mbps

 

 

 

Note: The standard your ISP supports determines the maximum upstream and downstream speeds attainable. Actual speeds attained also depend on the distance from your ISP, line quality, etc.

1.2 Features

The following sections describe the features of the Prestige.

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