Applications - SMC Networks SMC Barricade SMC7004VWBR User Manual

Applications

Many advanced applications are provided by the Wireless Barricade, such as:
• LAN Access
The Wireless Barricade provides connectivity to 10/100 Mbps
devices, making it easy to create a network in small offices or homes.
• Internet Access
This device supports Internet access through a DSL or cable
connection. Since many DSL providers use PPPoE to establish
communications with end users, the Wireless Barricade includes a
built-in client for this protocol, eliminating the need to install this
service on your computer.
• Shared IP Address
The Wireless Barricade shares a single IP address with up to 253
users. Using only one ISP account, multiple users on your network
can simultaneously browse the Internet.
• Virtual Server
If you have a static IP address, you can set up the Wireless Barricade
to act as a virtual host for network address translation. Remote users
access various services at your site using the static IP address. Then,
depending on the requested service (or port number), the Wireless
Barricade routes the request to the appropriate server (at an internal
network IP address). This secures your network from direct attack by
hackers, and provides more flexible management by allowing you to
change internal network IP addresses without affecting outside access
to your network.
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