Chapter 1 - Introduction; Overview; Features And Capabilities - Netopia 4652 Getting Started Manual

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Overview

The Netopia 4652 SDSL/IDSL Router is a full-featured, stand-alone DSL router for connecting diverse local area
networks (LANs) to the Internet and other remote networks. The Netopia 4652 SDSL/IDSL Router uses a high
performance SDSL or IDSL line to provide your whole network with a high-speed connection to the outside
world.
This section covers the following topics:
"Features and Capabilities" on page 1-5
"How to Use this Guide" on page 1-6

Features and Capabilities

The Netopia 4652 SDSL/IDSL Router provides the following features:
SDSL/IDSL WAN interface supports symmetric data rates from 144 kbps to 2.32 Mbps
Interoperable with a wide array of DSLAM equipment
Support for Ethernet LANs with multiple Ethernet IP subnets
Four 10/100-Base T Ethernet ports connect easily to an existing LAN. An integrated 4-port 10/100BaseT
Ethernet switch delivers speed and performance for connected workstations, servers, or existing LAN
environments
IP routing for Internet and Intranet connectivity
NAT/NATP, multi-NAT, and DHCP for security and convenience
Built-in VPN acceleration delivers wire-speed VPN performance
Built-in firewall protects LAN resources from Internet intruders
Support for Console-based management
Console-based Telnet client
UNIX syslog client
Status lights (LEDs) for easy monitoring and troubleshooting
Wall-mountable, Bookshelf (Side-stackable), or Desktop-stackable design for efficient space usage
Introduction 1-5