Chapter 1 Introduction; Features - Siemens SpeedStream SS2524 Owner's Manual

Chapter 1
Introduction
This Chapter provides an overview of the SpeedStream Powerline Wireless
Router's features and capabilities.
Congratulations on the purchase of your new SpeedStream Powerline Wireless Router; com-
monly referred to as a Broadband Router. The SpeedStream Powerline Wireless Router is a
multi-function device providing the following services:
Wireless LAN Access Point
specifications.
Shared Broadband Internet Access
4-Port Switching Hub
Powerline Adapter

Features

The SpeedStream Powerline Wireless Router incorporates many advanced features, carefully
designed to provide sophisticated functions while being easy to use.
Internet Access Features
Shared Internet Access.
SpeedStream Powerline Wireless Router, using only a single external IP Address. The lo-
cal (invalid) IP Addresses are hidden from external sources. This process is called NAT
(Network Address Translation).
DSL & Cable Modem Support.
10/100BaseT Ethernet port for connecting a DSL or Cable Modem. All popular DSL and
Cable Modems are supported.
for equipment compliant with the IEEE802.11b (DSSS)
for 10BaseT or 100BaseT connections.
to link your Powerline users to the LAN and Wireless LAN.
Figure 1: SpeedStream Powerline Wireless Router
All users on the LAN can access the Internet through the
for all LAN users.
The SpeedStream Powerline Wireless Router has a
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