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ADSL2+ Gateway with VoIP
Chapter 1: Introduction
Welcome
Thank you for choosing the AG310 ADSL2+ Gateway with VoIP. This Gateway will provide your computers with a
high-speed Internet connection as well as access to local resources, including files and printers.
How does the Gateway do all of this? By connecting the Internet, as well as your computers and peripherals, to
the Gateway, you create a LAN, or Local Area Network. The Gateway lets devices on the network communicate
with each other, and it can direct and control communications for your network.
To protect your data and privacy, the Gateway features an advanced firewall to keep out Internet intruders.
Sensitive communications can be protected by powerful data encryption. In addition, you can safeguard your
family with parental control features such as Internet access restrictions and keyword blocking. You can
configure the Gateway's settings through the easy-to-use, browser-based utility.
But what does all of this mean?
Networks are useful tools for sharing Internet access and computer resources. You can access one printer from
different computers and access data located on another computer's hard drive. Networks are even used for
playing multiplayer video games. So, networks not only are useful in homes and offices, but also can be fun.
With your PCs and peripherals all connected to each other and to the Internet, you can now share files and
Internet access—and even play games. All the while, the ADSL Gateway protects your network from
unauthorized and unwelcome users.
Chapter 1: Introduction
Welcome
lan (local area network): The computers and
networking products that make up the network in
your home or office.
network: a series of computers or devices
connected for the purpose of data sharing,
storage, and/or transmission between users
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