Dynamic Routing; Nat (Network Address Translation) - ActionTec GS204AD9-01 User Manual

Dynamic Routing

Selecting Dynamic Routing in the "Advanced Configuration" screen generates the
" " screen. Dynamic routing allows the exchange of routing tables
Dynamic Routing
between routers. This relieves the user of having to set up static routes for each router.
If a router is set up behind the Gateway in the network configuration, consult the
documentation that came with the router to see what kind of Dynamic Routing is
required, then select the needed option.
After changing settings, click Next or Back to continue, or Save and Restart to
make all changes permanent.

NAT (Network Address Translation)

Selecting in the "Configuring the Advanced Settings" screen generates the
NAT
" " screen. The Gateway's basic firewall security is based on NAT. This protocol
NAT
allows computers to use different IP addresses when connected to the Gateway,
and prevents outside users from easily accessing computers on the network.
Warning: Disabling NAT allows the computers connected to the
Gateway to be accessed by outside parties. Do not turn NAT off
unless instructed to do so by the Internet Service Provider (
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ISP)