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D-Link Co.,_______________________________________________________________________ FAQ
The Router incorporates features not present on most of their
competitors' products.
Internet Single User Account (SUA) Support
Please see Subject 9 for details.
Multiprotocol Router
The Router is the only remote access router supporting IP
Routing, IPX routing, and Transparent Bridge.
Telecommuting Server
In addition to providing both ISDN and modem access for remote
users, the Router also support dynamic IP address assignment and
Windows 95 compatibility.
for serving Windows 95 telecommuter and mobile users.
offers support for these accounts that will allow multiple users
on the LAN (Local Area Network) to access the Internet
concurrently for the cost of a single user.
5.
What other Remote Access Servers are compatible with the Router?
The Router has successfully gone through PPP MP compatibility
tests with 30+ vendors in October, 1996 at Pacific Bell.
Furthermore, the Router has been tested extensively with Cisco
routers and Ascend routers (both Max and Pipeline).
Part II:
Application Setup Questions
1.
What does my computer need to connect to the Router?
You will need an ethernet card that supports a 10baseT (RJ-45
jack) ethernet interface.
If you intend to connect your computer directly to the Router
without a hub in between, you will need to use a 'crossover'
cable and a 10baseT ethernet card.
pair RJ-45 cable with pins #1 and #3 swapped, and pins #2 and #6
swapped.
To initially configure your Router, you need to have an RS-232
cable and a communications program on your computer.
In order to access the WAN (Wide Area Network) on the Router's
ISDN connection, you need to have a Ethernet connection in your
computer.
2.
How can I remotely configure my Router using a modem?
You can configure your Router remotely through a modem call.
This setup requires an external 'local' modem.
Local
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[Router]--[Null Modem]-[Modem]--(phone line)--[Modem]-[Computer]
^
RS-232 Cable
This makes the Router an ideal product
The 'crossover' cable is a 4-
The Router
Remote
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