Introduction; Overview - Belkin F5D7230-4 User Manual

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Introduction

1.1 Overview

Thank you for choosing this Wireless Broadband Router. This
Wireless Broadband Router is a multi-function device featuring a
wireless Access Point, 4-port LAN switch and a WAN port, which
extends the existing broadband Cable/ADSL connection. It allows
the Internet connection to be shared through either the 54Mbps
Access Point feature or the 10/100Base-TX Ethernet switch, which
also eliminates the purchase of additional hub or switch. Now the
wired and wireless networks are integrated to enjoy various
bandwidth-consuming applications over the Internet.
With the support of new emerged 802.11g standard, the Access
Point provides data transfer of up to 54 Mbps, up to 5 times faster
than 802.11b. Since 802.11g standard is on the same frequency of
2.4 GHz as 802.11b, it is backwards compatible with existing Wi-Fi
802.11b devices. The benefit is that you can preserve the existing
802.11b infrastructure while migrating to the new screaming fast
802.11g.
This router has a DHCP server that automatically assigns IP
addresses to your LAN or WLAN devices. With the built-in Network
Address Translation (NAT) function, your LAN/WLAN can access
the Internet through a single external IP address and at the same
time that is protected against outside intruders. The router can also
be configured to filter internal access to the Internet. It is designed
to provide a reliable Internet access solution for the corporate
environment as well as the small office home office (SOHO).
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