Digicom Michelangelo Gateway User Manual page 3

Michelangelo Gateway
10/100 BaseT Support
The LAN connection will auto-detect 10BaseT and 100BaseT connections.
DHCP Server Support.
A DHCP (Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol) Server provides a dynamic IP address to PCs and other LAN devices upon request.
Michelangelo Gateway can act as a DHCP Server.
Multi Segment LAN Support.
If you have a Router, PCs on other LAN segments can use Michelangelo Gateway to access the Internet. A static routing table is provided to
support multiple routers if needed.
WAN Features
10BaseT Wan port
This port is for connecting the external xDSL or Cable modem (must provide Ethernet connection).
PPPoE Support.
Connect to your ISP using PPPoE (PPP over Ethernet), if your ISP uses this method.
Direct Connection to ISP
Connect to your ISP by using Direct connection method if required.
Internet Access Features
Shared Internet Account.
All users on the LAN (max 253) can share the same Single USer Internet Account.
Advanced Internet Features
Virtual Servers. This feature allows Internet users to access Internet servers on your LAN. The required setup is quick and easy.
User-Defined Virtual Servers. Internet users can access non-standard Internet Servers on your LAN by using this feature.
Special Internet Applications. Internet applications such as Internet Videoconferencing*, Telephony, Games Servers, and other
special-purpose Servers are supported.
Exposed Computer. One (1) PC on your local LAN can be exposed to the Internet. This allows unrestricted 2-way communication between
this PC and servers or users on the Internet.
*Netmeeting may not be supported. For more details see infos on Online Help at www.digicom.it.
Configuration & Management
Easy Setup.
Connect to Michelangelo Gateway with your WEB browser from anywhere on the LAN for configuration.
Remote Management.
Michelangelo Gateway can be managed from a workstation anywhere on the LAN, using a WEB browser.
Security Features
Configuration Data.
Optional password protection is provided to prevent unauthorized users from modifying the configuration.
Access List
The LAN Administrator can limit Internet and E-Mail access by individual workstations.
Firewall Protection.
All incoming data packets are monitored and all incoming server requests are filtered, thus protecting your network from malicious attacks
from external sources.
LAN Data Protection
All users on the LAN share a single external IP address. From the external viewpoint, there is no
network, only a single device.
For external requests, any attempt to connect to local resources are blocked. The router will not
"reverse translate" from a global IP address to a local IP address.