Chapter 1 Introduction; Tew-435Brm Features - TRENDnet TEW-435BRM User Manual

Chapter 1
Introduction
This Chapter provides an overview of the TEW-435BRM's features and
capabilities.
Congratulations on the purchase of your new TEW-435BRM. The TEW-435BRM is a multi-
function device providing the following services:
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ADSL Modem
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Shared Broadband Internet Access for all LAN users.
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Wireless Access Point
for 802.11b and 802.11g Wireless Stations.
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4-Port Switching Hub for 10BaseT or 100BaseT connections.
Figure 1: TEW-435BRM

TEW-435BRM Features

The TEW-435BRM incorporates many advanced features, carefully designed to provide
sophisticated functions while being easy to use.
Internet Access Features
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Shared Internet Access.
All users on the LAN or WLAN can access the Internet
through the TEW-435BRM, using only a single external IP Address. The local (invalid)
IP Addresses are hidden from external sources. This process is called NAT (Network
Address Translation).
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Built-in ADSL Modem. The TEW-435BRM has a built-in ADSL modem, supporting
all common ADSL connections.
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IPoA, PPPoE, PPPoA, Direct Connection Support.
all common connection methods.
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The TEW-435BRM supports
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Wireless ADSL Router User Guide
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Auto-detection of Internet Connection Method.
435BRM can test your ADSL and Internet connection to determine the connection
method used by your ISP.
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Fixed or Dynamic IP Address. On the Internet (WAN port) connection, the TEW-
435BRM supports both Dynamic IP Address (IP Address is allocated on connection) and
Fixed IP Address.
Advanced Internet Functions
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Application Level Gateways (ALGs).
Applications which use non-standard
connections or port numbers are normally blocked by the Firewall. The ability to define
and allow such applications is provided, to enable such applications to be used normally.
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Special Applications.
This feature, also called Port Triggering, allows you to use
Internet applications which normally do not function when used behind a firewall.
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Virtual Servers. This feature allows Internet users to access Internet servers on your
LAN. The required setup is quick and easy.
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Dynamic DNS Support. DDNS, when used with the Virtual Servers feature, allows
users to connect to Servers on your LAN using a Domain Name, even if you have a
dynamic IP address which changes every time you connect.
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URL Filter. Use the URL Filter to block access to undesirable Web sites by LAN users.
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Firewall.
As well as the built-in firewall to protect your LAN, you can define Firewall
Rules to determine which incoming and outgoing traffic should be permitted.
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Scheduling.
Both the URL Filter and Firewall rules can be scheduled to operate only at
certain times. This provides great flexibility in controlling Internet -bound traffic.
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Logs.
Define what data is recorded in the Logs, and optionally send log data to a Syslog
Server. Log data can also be E-mailed to you.
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VPN Pass through Support.
PCs with VPN (Virtual Private Networking) software
using PPTP, L2TP and IPSec are transparently supported - no configuration is required.
Wireless Features
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Standards Compliant.
The TEW-435BRM complies with the IEEE802.11g (DSSS)
specifications for Wireless LANs.
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Supports both 802.11b and 802.11g Wireless Stations.
provides for backward compatibility with the 802.11b standard, so both 802.11b and
802.11g Wireless stations can be used simultaneously.
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Speeds to 54Mbps.
All speeds up to the 802.11g maximum of 54Mbps are supported.
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WEP support. Support for WEP (Wired Equivalent Privacy) is included. Key sizes of
64 Bit and 128 Bit are supported. WEP encrypts any data before transmission, providing
protection against snoopers.
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WPA-PSK support. Like WEP, WPA-PSK encrypts any data before transmission,
providing protection against snoopers. The WPA-PSK is a later standard than WEP, and
provides both easier configuration and greater security than WEP.
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Wireless MAC Access Control. The Wireless Access Control feature can check the
MAC address (hardware address) of Wireless stations to ensure that only trusted Wireless
Stations can access your LAN.
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Simple Configuration. If the default settings are unsuitable, they can be changed
quickly and easily.
In mode situations, the TEW-
The 802.11g standard
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