Wimax Internet Access; Models With Phone Ports - ZyXEL Communications MAX208M User Manual

Chapter 1 Introduction to the Series

1.1.1 WiMAX Internet Access

Connect your computer or network to the WiMAX Device for WiMAX Internet access. See the Quick
Start Guide for instructions on hardware connection.
In a wireless metropolitan area network (MAN), the WiMAX Device connects to a WiMAX base
station (BS) for Internet access.
The following diagram shows a notebook computer equipped with the WiMAX Device connecting to
the Internet through a WiMAX base station (marked BS).
Figure 1 Mobile Station and Base Station
When the firewall is on, all incoming traffic from the Internet to your network is blocked unless it is
initiated from your network.
Use content filtering to block access to web sites with URLs containing keywords that you specify.
You can define time periods and days during which content filtering is enabled and include or
exclude particular computers on your network from content filtering. For example, you could block
access to certain web sites for the kids.

1.1.2 Models with Phone Ports

For models with phone ports, you can use the WiMAX Device to make and receive Voice over
Internet Phone (VoIP) telephone calls:
• Calls via a VoIP service provider - The WiMAX Device sends your call to a VoIP service provider's
SIP server which forwards your calls to either VoIP or PSTN phones.
Calls via VoIP Service Provider
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WiMAX Device Configuration User's Guide