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RX3041H User's Manual
1
Introduction
Congratulations on becoming the owner of the high-speed router, RX3041H. Your LAN (local area network)
will now be able to access the Internet using your broadband connection such as those with ADSL or cable
modem.
This User Manual will show you how to set up your router, and how to customize its configuration to get the
most out of this product.
1.1
Features
10/100Base-T router providing Internet connectivity for all computers on your LAN
4-port 10/100Base-T (auto MDI/MDIX, auto speed negotiation) Ethernet switch
High performance firewall, and NAT (Network Address Translation) to provide secure Internet access
for your LAN
Automatic network address assignment through DHCP Server
Services including IP route, DNS and DDNS configuration, RIP, and IP performance monitoring
Configuration program accessible via a web browser, such as Microsoft Internet Explorer 5.5,
Netscape 7.0.2 or newer.
1.2
System Requirements
In order to use the RX3041H for Internet access, you must have the following:
ADSL or cable modem and the corresponding service up and running, with at least one public Internet
address assigned to your WAN
One or more computers each containing an Ethernet 10Base-T/100Base-T network interface card
(NIC)
(Optional) An Ethernet hub/switch, if you are connecting the device to more than four computers on an
Ethernet network.
For system configuration using the supplied web-based program: a web browser such as Internet
Explorer v5.5 or newer.
1.3
Using this Document
1.3.1
Notational conventions
Acronyms are defined the first time they appear in text and in the glossary (Appendix E).
For brevity, the RX3041H is sometimes referred to as "the router" or "your router".
The terms LAN and network are used interchangeably to refer to a group of Ethernet-connected
computers at one site.
Sequence of mouse actions is denoted by the " " character. For instance, System
means click the System menu and then click the System Info submenu.
1.3.2
Typographical conventions
Italics is used to identify terms that are defined in the glossary (Appendix E).
Boldface type text is used for items you select from menus and drop-down lists, and text strings you
type when prompted by the program.
Chapter 1. Introduction
System Info
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