Chapter 1: Introduction; Introduction To Your Router - Billion BiPAC 7800(N)X(L) User Manual

Chapter 1: Introduction

Introduction to your Router

The BiPAC 7800(N)X(L) is a fibre-ready ADSL2+ modem, an all-in-one advanced device integrating
Wireless-N 300Mbps (7800NX(L) only), Gigabit Ethernet, 3G/4G LTE, and NAS(Network Attached
Storage) in one unit. As well as being IPv6-capable, the BiPAC 7800(N)X(L) ADSL2+ router
supports super fast fibre connections via dual-WAN connectivity through a Gigabit Ethernet WAN
port. Also, it also has a USB port, allowing the device to act as a print server as well as a NAS
(Network Attached Storage) device with DLNA (Digital Living Network Alliance). Moreover, the USB
port can host a 3G/4G LTE modem connecting to the 3G/4G LTE network for Internet access. With
an array of advanced features, the BiPAC 7800(N)X(L) delivers a future-proof solution for ADSL2+
connections, super fast FTTC and ultra-speed FTTH (Fibre-To-The-Home) network deployment
and services.
Maximum wireless performance (7800NX(L) only)
With an integrated 802.11n Wireless Access Point, the router delivers up to 6 times the speed of an
802.11a/b/g network device. It supports a data rate of up to 300Mbps and is also compatible with
802.11a/b/g equipment. The Wireless Protected Access (WPA-PSK/WPA2-PSK) and Wireless
Encryption Protocol (WEP) features enhance the level of transmission security and access control
over wireless LAN. The router also supports the Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS) standard, allowing
users to establish a secure wireless network by simply pushing a button. If your network requires
wider coverage, the built-in Wireless Distribution System (WDS) repeater function allows you to
expand your wireless network without the need for any external wires or cables.
3G/4G LTE Mobility and Always-on Connectivity
With 3G/4G LTE-based Internet connection (requires an additional 3G/4GLTE USB modem
plugged into the built-in USB port), user can access internet through 3G/4G LTE, whether you are
seated at your desk or taking a cross-country trip. The auto fail-over feature ensures optimum
connectivity and minimum interruption by quickly and smoothly connecting to a 3G/4G LTE network
in the event that you ADSL/Fibre/Cable line fails. The BiPAC 7800(N)X(L) will then automatically
reconnect to the ADSL/Fibre/Cable connection when it is restored, reducing connection costs.
These features are perfect for office situations when a constant and smooth WAN connection is
critical.
IPv6 supported
Internet Protocol version 6 (IPv6) is a version of the Internet Protocol that is designed to succeed
IPv4. IPv6 has a vastly larger address space than IPv4. This results from the use of a 128-bit
128
address, whereas IPv4 uses only 32 bits. The new address space thus supports 2 (about
38
3.4×10 ) addresses. This expansion provides flexibility in allocating addresses and routing traffic
and eliminates the primary need for network address translation (NAT), which gained widespread
deployment as an effort to alleviate IPv4 address exhaustion.
The BiPAC 7800(N)X(L) fully supports IPv6 (Internet Protocol Version 6), launched as the current
IPv4 range is filling up, and IPv6 is gradually becoming the indispensable addressing system for
savvy cloud computing users. Dual stack means the router is capable of running IPv4 and IPv6 in
parallel during the transition period. With Billion IPv6 enabled devices, three major transition
mechanisms such as Dual-Stack, Dual-Stack Lite, and 6RD (IPv6 rapid deployment) are supported
to be adapted easily into service provider's IPv4/IPv6 network
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