Applications For The Contivity 221 - Nortel Contivity 221 User Manual

1-6 Getting to Know Your Contivity 221
Upgrade Contivity 221 Firmware
The firmware of the Contivity 221 can be upgraded via the console port or the
LAN.
Embedded FTP and TFTP Servers
The Contivity 221's embedded FTP and TFTP Servers enable fast firmware
upgrades as well as configuration file backups and restoration.

Applications for the Contivity 221

1.3
1.3.1 Secure Broadband Internet Access and VPN
You can connect a cable, DSL or wireless modem to the Contivity 221 via
Ethernet for broadband Internet access. The Contivity 221 also provides IP address
sharing and a firewall-protected local network with traffic management.
VPN is an ideal cost-effective way to connect branch offices and business partners
over the Internet without the need (and expense) of leased lines between sites. The
LAN computers can share the five VPN tunnels for secure connections to remote
computers.
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