ActionTec Wireless DSL Gateway GT701WG User Manual page 89

Actiontec 54 Mbps Wireless DSL Gateway User Manual
Connections
How many computers can be connected through the Gateway?
The Gateway is capable of
nections is recommended. As the number of connections increases, the available
speed for each computer decreases.
Security
What is the default username for the Gateway?
The default username for the router is admin (all lower case). To activate the
password to protect the Gateway, change the default password, which is blank by
default. Remote management is not available on the Gateway until the default
password is changed.
Does the Gateway function as a firewall?
Yes. The Gateway provides its security through the use of
acts as a physical barrier between your network and the Internet.
What is NAT and how does it protect my network?
(Network Address Translation) is a type of security that masks the private
NAT
addresses of the computers on your network with a single public
IP
With , the private
NAT
transmitted over the Internet.
Which Virtual Private Networking (VPN) protocols are supported?
The Gateway supports pass-through for
Can I use Internet firewall or security programs with my network?
Because the Gateway uses
other program for security. The use of third-party firewall or Internet security
software is not recommended, since certain programs create problems on a pri-
vate network (BlackIce Defender, Norton Internet Security, and ZoneAlarm, for
example).
connections, but having no more than
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