Chapter 1 - Introduction; Overview; Features And Capabilities - Netopia R7100-C User Reference Manual

Overview

The Netopia R7100 SDSL Router is a full-featured, stand-alone, multiprotocol router for connecting diverse local
area networks (LANs) to the Internet and other remote networks. Once your Netopia R7100 SDSL Router is
connected to your computer, and your account is activated by your network service provider, you will have a fast
Symmetric Digital Subscriber Line (SDSL) connection between your PC or LAN and the telephone company's
network of high-speed digital facilities.
This section covers the following topics:
"Features and capabilities" on page 1-1
"How to use this guide" on page 1-2

Features and capabilities

The Netopia R7100 SDSL Router provides the following features:
Support for IP and IPX routing for Internet and intranet connectivity.
IP address serving (over Ethernet or a WAN link) that allows local or remote network nodes to acquire an IP
address automatically and dynamically from a designated pool of available addresses.
Multi-speed symmetrical transmission from 128 Kbps to 1.568 Mbps to provide scalability without
additional equipment investment.
All digital, continuous-availability networking eliminates dialing and provides lower, more predictable
transmission costs.
Inter-operates with Copper Mountain Networks Copper Edge™ access concentrator.
Connectivity to Ethernet LANs via built-in 8 port 10Base-T hub with uplink port.
Status lights (LEDs) for easy monitoring and troubleshooting.
Support for console-based management over Telnet or serial cable connection.
Support for remote configuration by your reseller, your network administrator, or technicians at Netopia, Inc
via external modem or via IP network.
Wall-mountable, bookshelf (side-stackable), or desktop-stackable design for efficient space usage.
SmartIP™ makes it simple and economical to connect a workgroup of users to the Internet or a remote IP
network by using Network Address Translation and a single IP address.
AppleTalk support (available as a separate add-on AppleTalk kit, including a firmware feature set
enhancement and custom HD-15 dual RJ-11 PhoneNET® connector) allows for LocalTalk to Ethernet
routing, assigning IP addresses to Macintosh users (MacIP), IP functionality for LocalTalk users, and AURP
Introduction 1-1