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Chapter 1 - Introduction
FEATURES
The SpaceLink Home Gateway features include:
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Multiple local network ports. Four 10/100Base-T Ethernet ports,
offering either a connection to a hub or switch on the local wired network
or a direct connection to multiple Ethernet-enabled computer.
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Wireless antenna. The integrated Wireless Access Point allows the
SpaceLink Home Gateway to link a broadband Internet connection to
your local network of 802.11b (DSSS) wireless mobile clients.
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Broadband port. The Broadband port connects the SpaceLink Home
Gateway to your cable/DSL modem.
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Shared Internet access. All computers on the local network can access
the Internet through the SpaceLink Home Gateway, using only a single
external IP address.
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DHCP server support. DHCP (Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol)
support allows the SpaceLink Home Gateway to automatically provide
IP addresses to computers on your local network.
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PPPoE support. Connect to your DSL provider using PPPoE (PPP
over Ethernet), if your ISP uses this method.
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Easy setup and management. Use your web browser from any
computer on the local network to configure the SpaceLink Home
Gateway.
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Advanced features. The SpaceLink Home Gateway supports many
advanced configuration features including the following: User-defined
virtual servers; special Internet applications; exposed computer;
password protection and access control.
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Firewall protection. The SpaceLink Home Gateway's use of NAT
(Network Address Translation) provides firewall protection for your
local network. NAT masks the local network's IP Addresses from the
Internet. Additional protection can be achieved using the advanced
features of the SpaceLink Home Gateway.
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WEP support. Supports 64 bit and 128 bit WEP encryption on the
wireless network.
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