Chapter 1 Getting To Know Your Prestige; The Prestige 316 Broadband Sharing Gateway; Features Of The Prestige 316 - ZyXEL Communications Prestige 316 User Manual

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The Prestige 316 Broadband Sharing Gateway

The Prestige 316 is a dual Ethernet Broadband Sharing Gateway integrated with network management
features designed for home offices and small businesses to access the Internet via Cable/xDSL modem or
broadband router. By integrating NAT capability, the Prestige 316 provides not only ease of installation and
Internet access, but also a complete security solution to protect your Intranet and efficiently manage data
traffic on your network. What's more, with the wireless LAN connectivity, users can enjoy the convenience
and mobility, working anywhere within the coverage area.
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Features of the Prestige 316

The following are the main features of the Prestige 316.
Broadband Internet Access Sharing
One 10 Mbps Ethernet port for WAN access allows speeds of up to 10 Mbps half duplex data transfer
capability for connecting to broadband cable or xDSL modems.
IEEE 802.11b 11 Mbps Wireless LAN
The 11 Mbps wireless LAN provides mobility and a fast network environment for small and home offices.
Users can connect to the local area network without any wiring efforts and enjoy reliable high-speed
connectivity.
Wireless LAN MAC Address Filtering
MAC Address Filtering together with ESSID (Extended Service Set IDentifier) and WEP (Wired Equivalent
Privacy) ensure the most secure wireless solution.
Packet Filtering
The Packet Filtering mechanism blocks unwanted traffic from entering/leaving your network.
Getting to Know Your Prestige
Prestige 316 Broadband Sharing Gateway/Wireless LAN
Getting to Know Your Prestige
This chapter introduces the main features and applications of the Prestige.
Chapter 1
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