ZyXEL Communications wireless n gigbit router zyxel manual Getting to Know Your NBG-460N, Overview

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Getting to Know Your NBG-460N

1.1 Overview

This chapter introduces the main features and applications of the NBG-460N.

The NBG-460N 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, IPSec VPN and content filtering are also available for secure Internet computing. You can use media bandwidth management to efficiently manage traffic on your network. Bandwidth management features allow you to prioritize time-sensitive or highly important applications such as Voice over the Internet (VoIP).

Additionally, you can configure your NBG-460N to have a port for your Internet Protocol Television (IPTV) service (refer to Section 8.3.3 on page 136 for more information.)

1.2 Applications

Your can create the following networks using the NBG-460N:

•Wired. You can connect network devices via the Ethernet ports of the NBG- 460N so that they can communicate with each other and access the Internet.

•Wireless. The NBG-460N works in four wireless operating modes. See Section 1.3 on page 24 for details on this.

•WAN. Connect to a broadband modem/router, such as a VDSL router, for Internet access.

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