Chapter 1 Getting To Know Your G.shdsl Bridge; Features Of The Prestige - ZyXEL Communications Prestige 782M User Manual

Getting to Know Your G.SHDSL Bridge
The Prestige can be used for high-speed LAN-to-LAN connections or Internet access through a G.SHDSL
connection over the telephone line.
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Features of the Prestige

The following features make the Prestige a complete and the flexible networking solution for most users.
High Speed Scalability
Your Prestige G.SHDSL modem supports symmetrical multi-rate data transmission speeds from 72 Kbps
up to 2312 Kbps. You can increase the capacity of the Internet connection (within certain distance
limitations) without changing your ISP or purchasing new equipment. G.SHDSL's high symmetrical speeds
are ideal for applications like web hosting and videoconferencing as well as the two-way data traffic needs
of businesses.
Symmetrical High Speed Internet Access
The Prestige supports symmetrical transmission up to 2.3 Mbps. For NSP's (Network Service Provider)
convenience, the Prestige also supports rate management depending on distances and service charges.
10/100MB Auto-negotiation Ethernet/Fast Ethernet Interface
This auto-negotiation feature allows the Prestige to detect the speed of incoming transmissions and adjust
appropriately, providing a faster data transfer on the Ethernet network as required. It enables fast data
transfer of either 10 Mbps or 100 Mbps in either half-duplex or full-duplex mode depending on your
Ethernet network.
Protocols Supported
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TCP/IP (Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol) network layer protocol.
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PPP (Point-to-Point Protocol) link layer protocol.
Multiple Protocol Support
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Transparent bridging (IEEE 802.1D) including PPP and BCP support
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Bridge Filters
Getting to Know Your G.SHDSL Bridge
This chapter covers the key features and main applications of your Prestige.
P782M G.SHDSL Bridge
Chapter 1
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