Introduction - D-Link DSL-2740R User Manual

Section 1 - Product Overview

Introduction

High-Speed ADSL2/2+ Internet Connection
Latest ADSL2/2+ standards provide Internet transmission speeds of up to 24 Mbps downstream and 1 Mbps upstream.*
High-Performance Wireless
Embedded 802.11n technology for high-speed wireless connection, complete compatibility with 802.11b/g wireless devices.
Total Security
Firewall protection from Internet attacks, user access control, WPA/WPA2 wireless security.
Ultimate Internet Connection
The DSL-2740R ADSL2+ Router is a versatile, high-performance remote router for home and the small office. With integrated ADSL2/2+ supporting
download speeds of up to 24 Mbps, firewall protection, Quality of Service (QoS), 802.11n wireless LAN, and 4 Ethernet switch ports, this router
provides all the functions that a home or small office needs to establish a secure and high-speed remote link to the outside world.
Ultimate Wireless Connection With Maximum Security
This router provides maximum wireless performance. Just connect this router to a computer interface and stay connected from virtually anywhere
at home and in the office. The router can be used with 802.11b/g/n wireless networks to enable significantly improved reception. It supports WPA/
WPA2 and WEP for flexible user access security and data encryption methods.
Firewall Protection & QoS
Security features prevents unauthorized access to your home or office network, be it from wireless devices or from the Internet. The router provides
firewall security using Stateful Packet Inspection (SPI) and hacker attack logging for Denial of Service (DoS) attack protection. SPI inspects the
contents of all incoming packet headers before deciding what packets are allowed to pass through. Router access control is featured with packet
filtering based on port and source/destination MAC/IP addresses. For Quality of Service (QoS), the router supports multiple priority queues in
order to enable a group of home or office users to experience the benefit of having a smooth network connection of inbound and outbound data
without being concerned about traffic congestion. This QoS support allows users to enjoy a fast ADSL transmission for applications such as VoIP
and streaming multimedia over the Internet.
*Maximum wireless signal rate derived from IEEE standard 802.11n specifications. Actual data throughput will vary. Network conditions and environmental factors, including volume of network traffic, building materials, and construction, and network overhead, can lower the actual data throughput rate.
Environmental factors will adversely affect wireless signal range.
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