Chapter 1 | Introduction; Features And Benefits - SMC Networks EZ Connect SMC8013WG Install Manual

CHAPTER 1 | Introduction

Congratulations on your purchase of the EZ Connect™ Wireless Cable Modem Gateway. SMC is
proud to provide you with a powerful yet simple communication device for connecting your
local area network (LAN) to the Internet.

1.1 | Features and Benefits

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EZ 3-Click Installation Wizard - A new and improved way to install your Gateway
Modem. In 3 simple clicks, you will be connected to the Internet.
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Internet connection to cable modem service via an integrated cable modem port
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Local network connection via 10/100 Mbps Ethernet ports or 11/22 Mbps wireless
interface.
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802.11b Turbo Compliant - interoperable with multiple vendors.
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DHCP for dynamic IP configuration, and DNS for domain name mapping.
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Firewall with Stateful Packet Inspection, client privileges, hacker prevention, DoS, and
NAT.
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Virtual Private Network (VPN) support using PPTP, L2TP, or IPSec pass-through
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User-definable application sensing tunnel supports applications requiring multiple
connections
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Built-in Parental controls allow you to limit certain web sites – configurable by time
and date.
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Email alerts when the users network is being compromised
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Easy setup through a web browser on any operating system that supports TCP/IP
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Compatible with all popular Internet applications