VSG-1200 V2 User’s Guide

Subscriber Login Page Customization

You can customize the subscriber login page according to your business needs. The advanced settings allow you to include welcome messages, a company logo and basic formatting.

Dual-function Console Port

The VSG provides a console port for local management. You can also set this console port to act as the printer port when connected to an external statement printer.

Web Configurator Management

The VSG comes with an embedded web-based configurator. It offers advanced management features and allows you to manage the VSG remotely using Internet Explorer (version 5.5 or above) or Netscape (version 6.0 or later).

System Maintenance

The firmware of the VSG can be upgraded via the web configurator or the SMT menu. The Embedded FTP server is for firmware upgrades as well as configuration file backups and restoration.

1.3 Applications

The following sections describe network application examples in which the VSG is used.

1.3.1 Internet Access for LAN Networks

With a broadband service account set up, the VSG allows the attached computers to enjoy high speed Internet access.

Figure 1 Application: Internet Access for LAN Networks

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Chapter 1 Getting to Know Your VSG