Introducing The Sbg3500-N Series; Overview; Applications For The Sbg3500-N Series; Internet Access - ZyXEL Communications SBG3500-N000 User Manual

Introducing the SBG3500-N Series

1.1 Overview

The SBG3500-N Series is a secure VPN (Virtual Private Network), multi-WAN gateway that provides
high-speed Internet access for business users. It features not only VDSL2/ADSL2+ Bonding
functionality, but also one Gigabit Ethernet (GbE) WAN with Small Form Factor Pluggable (SFP)
interface. SFP is also known as Fiber Optics interface. The GbE WAN with SFP is a dual-personality
design (GbE + Fiber) which enables increased bandwidth and extended coverage. Namely, the
SBG3500-N Series can adopt varied network environment and enable service providers to flexibly
install this device for VDSL, Fiber and 3G, in addition to provide load-balancing to ensure seamless
Internet connectivity.
FEATURES
• Four GbE Ports for LAN Connection
• One USB Port for 3G Connection and File Sharing
• One SFP Port for Fiber Optic Internet Connection
• One GbE WAN Port
• Two VDSL2/ADSL2+ (SBG3500-N000 only) Integrated Ports (Bonding)
• One VDSL2/ADSL2+ (SBG3500-NB00 only) Port
• Integrated Firewall with Secure Network Management
• IP secure VPN
Only use firmware for your SBG3500-N Series's specific model. Refer to
the label on the bottom of your SBG3500-N Series.
Note: SFP and GbE connections cannot be used at the same time.

1.2 Applications for the SBG3500-N Series

Here are some example uses for which the SBG3500-N Series is well suited.

1.2.1 Internet Access

Your SBG3500-N Series provides multiple Internet access methods (up to two at a time), and you
can use them in the following combinations, if your ISP supports them.
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