Introduction; Definitions; Features Of The 6212 Router - Paradyne 6212 User Manual

Introduction

Definitions

Before you install or use your new router, you may find it helpful to understand the
following terms:
The Model 6212 is a Digital Subscriber Line (DSL) modem that may be set by you
to run in bridge or router mode. Because it is most frequently used as a router, that
is how it is referred to in this manual.

Features of the 6212 Router

Your router has the following features:
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A bridge is a device that forwards any message from one part of a network to
another.
A router is a device that forwards messages according to their network
addresses.
ADSL is Asymmetric Digital Subscriber Line, a version of DSL that allows a
higher speed for information coming from the Internet to your PC
("downstream") than it does for information going to the Internet from your PC
("upstream").
4-Port 10/100BaseT Layer 2 Ethernet switch
Support for ADSL2+
The ability to connect multiple PCs to the Internet with just one WAN IP
Address (when configured in router mode with NAT enabled)
A user-friendly web interface for configuration and monitoring
Single-session IPSec and PPTP passthrough for Virtual Private Network
(VPN)
Preconfigured port settings for many popular games
Ability to act as a DHCP Server on your network
Compatibility with virtually all standard Internet applications
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