Introduction; Router Description And Operation - D-Link DSL-G604T User Manual

DSL-G604T Wireless A DSL Router User's Guide
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Introduction

This section provides a brief description of the Router, its associated technologies and a list of Router features.

Router Description and Operation

The DSL-G604T Router is designed to provide a simple and cost-effective ADSL Internet connection for a
private Ethernet or 802.11g/802.11b wireless network. The Router combines high-speed ADSL Internet
connection, IP routing for the LAN and wireless connectivity in one package.
The Router is easy to install and use. The DSL-G604T connects to an Ethernet LAN or computers via standard
Ethernet ports. The ADSL connection is made using ordinary telephone line with standard connectors. Multiple
workstations can be networked and connected to the Internet using a single Wide Area Network (WAN)
interface and single global IP address. The advanced security enhancements, packet filtering and port redirection,
can help protect your network from potentially devastating intrusions by malicious agents from outside your
network.
ADSL
Asymmetric Digital Subscriber Line (ADSL) is a broadband network technology that utilizes standard twisted-
pair copper wire telephone lines to enable broadband high-speed digital data transmission and bandwidth hungry
applications for business and residential customers.
ADSL routers and modems provide faster downloads and more reliable connectivity to the user without loss of
quality or disruption of voice/fax telephone capabilities.
ADSL service operates at speeds of up to 8 Mbps downstream and up to 640 Kbps upstream. A secure dedicated
point-to-point connection is established between the user and the central office of the service provider.
802.11g Wireless
The embedded 802.11g wireless access point provides Internet access and connectivity to the Ethernet for
802.11g and 802.11b wireless workstations. IEEE 802.11g is fully compatible with IEEE 802.11b wireless
devices. The 802.11g standard supports data transfer rates of up to 54 Mbps. The Router's wireless access point
supports common security protocols used for wireless LAN including WEP encryption, 802.1x and WPA.
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