Applications For The Prestige - ZyXEL Communications P-660H-D Series User Manual

P-660R/H-D Series User's Guide
DHCP
DHCP (Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol) allows the individual clients (computers) to
obtain the TCP/IP configuration at start-up from a centralized DHCP server. The Prestige has
built-in DHCP server capability enabled by default. It can assign IP addresses, an IP default
gateway and DNS servers to DHCP clients. The Prestige can now also act as a surrogate
DHCP server (DHCP Relay) where it relays IP address assignment from the actual real DHCP
server to the clients.
IP Alias
IP Alias allows you to partition a physical network into logical networks over the same
Ethernet interface. The Prestige supports three logical LAN interfaces via its single physical
Ethernet interface with the Prestige itself as the gateway for each LAN network.
IP Policy Routing (IPPR)
Traditionally, routing is based on the destination address only and the router takes the shortest
path to forward a packet. IP Policy Routing (IPPR) provides a mechanism to override the
default routing behavior and alter the packet forwarding based on the policy defined by the
network administrator.
Packet Filters
The Prestige's packet filtering functions allows added network security and management.
Housing
Your Prestige's compact and ventilated housing minimizes space requirements making it easy
to position anywhere in your busy office.
4-Port Switch
A combination of switch and router makes your Prestige a cost-effective and viable network
solution. You can connect up to four computers to the Prestige without the cost of a hub. Use a
hub to add more than four computers to your LAN.

1.3 Applications for the Prestige

Here are some example uses for which the Prestige is well suited. Application graphics shown
are for the P-660H-D.
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