Chapter 1 Introduction; Hi-Speed Wireless-G Router Features - Hawking HWR54G User Manual

Chapter 1
Introduction
This Chapter provides an overview of the Hawking Technologies Hi-Speed
Wireless-G Router's features and capabilities.
Congratulations on the purchase of your new Hi-Speed, 54Mbps, Hawking Technologies
Wireless-G Router. The Wireless-G Router is a multi-function device that provides the
following services:
•
Shared Broadband Internet Access
•
4-Port Switching Hub
•
Wireless Access Point
Wireless Router Features
The Wireless-G Router has been carefully designed to provide advanced features while being
easy to use and configure,
Internet Access Features
•
Shared Internet Access.
through the Wireless Router, 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).
• DSL & Cable Modem Support.
for connecting a DSL or Cable Modem. All popular DSL and Cable Modems are
supported. SingTel RAS and Big Pond (Australia) login support is also included.
• PPPoE, PPTP Support.
over Ethernet), PPTP (Peer-to-Peer Tunneling Protocol) as well as "Direct Connection"
type services.
•
Fixed or Dynamic IP Address.
Address (IP Address is allocated on connection) and Fixed IP Address from your ISP.
for all LAN users.
for 10BaseT or 100BaseT connections to connect your PCs
for 802.11b and 802.11g Wireless Stations.
Figure 1: Wireless Router
All users on the LAN or WLAN can access the Internet
The Wireless Router has a 10/100BaseT Ethernet port
The Internet (WAN port) connection supports PPPoE (PPP
The Wireless Router supports both Dynamic IP
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