Introduction; Functions And Features - Airlink101 AR504 User Manual

1. Introduction

Congratulations on your purchase of this Broadband Router. This product is specifically
designed for Small Office and Home Office needs. It provides a complete SOHO
solution for Internet surfing and is easy to configure and operate even for non-technical
users. Instructions for installing and configuring this product can be found in this manual.
Before you install and use this product, please read this manual carefully for proper
operation of this product.

1.1 Functions and Features

Basic Functions
• NAT Routing
Connects multiple computers to a broadband (cable or DSL) modem or an
Ethernet router to surf the Internet.
• Auto-Sensing Ethernet Switch
Equipped with a 4-port auto-sensing Ethernet switch.
• WAN Types supported
o The router supports the following WAN types: Static IP, Dynamic IP,
PPPoE, PPTP, L2TP, and Dynamic IP with Road Runner.
• Firewall
All unwanted packets from outside intruders are blocked to protect your Intranet.
• DHCP Server Supported
All of the networked computers can retrieve TCP/IP settings automatically from
this product.
• Web-Based Configuration
Configurable through any networked computer's web browser using Netscape or
Internet Explorer.
• Virtual Server supported
Allows you to expose WWW, FTP, and other services on your LAN to the Internet.
• User-Definable Application Sensing Tunnel
User can open multiple ports for special applications that require multiple
connections like Internet gaming, video conferencing, Internet telephony, etc.
• DMZ Host Supported
Allows a networked computer to be fully exposed to the Internet; this function is
used when the special application sensing tunnel feature is insufficient to allow
an application to function correctly.
• Statistics of WAN Supported
o Enables you to monitor inbound and outbound packets
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