Chapter 1
Introduction
This Chapter provides an overview of the Broadband Router's features and
capabilities.
Congratulations on the purchase of your new Broadband Router. The Broadband Router is a
multi-function device providing the following services:
•
Shared Broadband Internet Access
•
7-Port Switching Hub
•
Network Printer
10/100BaseT LAN
Broadband
Router
XRT-711A Features
The Broadband Router incorporates many advanced features, carefully designed to provide
sophisticated functions while being easy to use.
Internet Access Features
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Shared Internet Access.
through the Broadband Router, using only a single external IP Address. The local (invalid)
IP Addresses are hidden from external sources. This process is called NAT (Network
Address Translation).
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DSL & Cable Modem Support.
for connecting a DSL or Cable Modem. All popular DSL and Cable Modems are
supported.
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PPPoE and PPTP Support.
(PPP over Ethernet) and PPTP (Peer-to-Peer Tunneling Protocol), as well as "Direct
Connection" type services.
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Fixed or Dynamic IP Address.
Broadband Router supports both Dynamic IP Address (IP Address is allocated on
connection) and Fixed IP Address.
for all LAN users.
for 10BaseT or 100BaseT connections.
- LAN users can share the printer attached to the Broadband Router.
ADSL/Cable
Modem
Figure 1: Broadband Router
All users on the LAN or WLAN can access the Internet
The Broadband Router has a 10BaseT Ethernet port
The Internet (WAN port) connection supports PPPoE
On the Internet (WAN port) connection, the
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Internet
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