Chapter 1: Product; Introduction To Your Router - Billion BiPAC 8200N User Manual

Chapter 1: Product

Introduction to your Router

Thank you for purchasing BiPAC 8200N Router. Your new router is an all-in-one unit that combines
a VDSL modem, VDSL2 router and Ethernet network switch to provide everything you need to get
the machines on your network connected to the Internet over a VDSL broadband connection.
The BiPAC 8200N is an all-in-one VDSL2 Router with the latest 802.11n technology. It is designed
for home and SOHO users who seek extreme mobility, high-speed wireless connection and better
wireless coverage while maintaining high-speed broadband access with VDSL2.
The BiPAC 8200N is capable of offering optimal speeds and coverage over the integrated wireless
802.11n access point. The device supports the highest rate of up to 100Mbps/100Mbps in VDSL2
Profile (30a). Since VDSL2 has the characteristic of faster rates over shorter distances, the ideal
architecture for Telcoms is to use fiber optic lines as the backbone and a VDSL2 line as the last
mile into the home or office. VDSL2 operates over copper wires so that telecom operators can
provide bundled services to end-users similar to those that cable operators offer.
With outstanding throughput, the BiPAC 8200N can complement a fiber network to offer the best
solution for delivering IPTV or home entertainment services. The SOHO Firewall is integrated to
provide protection against hacker attacks while the Quality of Service prioritizes queues and traffic
for applications such as music downloads, online gaming, video streaming and file sharing.
Express Internet Access – VDSL2 capable
The router complies with VDSL worldwide standards. Supporting downstream rates of 100Mbps
with VDSL and upstream rates of 100 Mbps. Users enjoy not only high-speed VDSL services but
also broadband multimedia applications such as interactive gaming, video streaming and real-time
audio which are easier and faster than ever. The router is compliant with ITU-T VDSL2 Standard
G.993.2 ,G.994.1 and G.997.1. Support VDSL2 Profiles: 8a, 8b, 8c, 8d, 12a, 12b, 17a and 30a.
802.11n Wireless AP with WPA Support
With an integrated 802.11n Wireless Access Point in the router, the device delivers up to 6 times
faster speeds and 3 times farther range than an 802.11b/g wireless network. It supports a fast data
transfer rate up to 300Mbps and is fully compatible with 802.11b/11g equipments. The supported
features of Wi-Fi Protected Access (WPA-PSK/ WPA2-PSK) and Wired Equivalent Privacy (WEP)
enhance the security level of data protection and access control via Wireless LAN. The router
also supports Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS) that features the establishment of a secured wireless
network. The built-in Wireless Distribution System (WDS) also facilitates the flexibility for wireless
network expansion without the need for any external wires or cables.
Fast Ethernet Switch
A 4-port 10/100Mbps fast Ethernet switch is built-in with automatic switching between MDI and
MDI-X for 10Base-T and 100Base-TX ports, with auto detection allowing you to use either straight
or cross-over Ethernet cables.
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