Chapter 2. Overview; General Information - D-Link DSL-2600U User Manual

DSL-2600U ADSL/Ethernet Router with Wi-Fi
User Manual
CHAPTER 2.

General Information

The DSL-2600U device is an affordable high-end ADSL/Ethernet router developed for home and
SOHO (Small Office/Home Office) networks. It provides fast and simple broadband access to the
Internet and a shared connection for multi users. The device allows accessing the Internet via ADSL
technology and via Ethernet technology.
DSL-2600U provides all the essentials for creating a secure high-speed wireless and wired network:
ADSL/ADSL2/ADSL2+ standards, Fast Ethernet standard, the built-in firewall, the QoS engine,
and numerous additional features.
The router is equipped with an ADSL port to connect to an ADSL line and an Ethernet port, which
can be used to connect one computer or switch or to connect to a private Ethernet line.
Also DSL-2600U can operate as a base station for connecting wireless devices of the standards
802.11b, 802.11g, and 802.11n
several security standards (WEP, WPA/WPA2), MAC address filtering, and the WPS function.
The wireless router DSL-2600U includes a built-in firewall. The advanced security functions
minimize threats of hacker attacks, prevent unwanted intrusions to your network, and block access
to unwanted websites for users of your LAN.
You can configure and manage the settings of the wireless router DSL-2600U via the user-friendly
web-based interface (the interface is available in several languages).
1 The maximum speed of the wireless connection is limited by the chipset up to 65Mbps.
OVERVIEW
1
. The router supports multiple functions for the wireless interface:
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