Chapter 1: Introduction; Introduction To Your Router; Features - Billion BiPAC 7404VNOX User Manual

Chapter 1: Introduction

Introduction to your Router

Welcome to the 3G/VoIP/ 802.11n ADSL2+ (VPN) Firewall Router. The router is an "all-in-one"
ADSL router, combining an ADSL modem, ADSL router and Ethernet network switch functionalities,
providing everything you need to get the machines on your network connected to the Internet over
your ADSL broadband connection. With features such as an ADSL Quick-Start wizard and DHCP
Server, you can be online in no time at all and with a minimum of fuss and configuration, catering for
first-time users to the guru requiring advanced features and control over their Internet connection
and network.

Features

Express Internet Access
The router complies with ADSL worldwide standards. It supports downstream rate up to 12/24 Mbps
with ADSL2/2+, 8Mbps with ADSL. Users enjoy not only high-speed ADSL services but also
broadband multimedia applications such as interactive gaming, video streaming and real-time audio
much easier and faster than ever. It is compliant with Multi-Mode standard (ANSI T1.413, Issue 2;
G.dmt (ITU G.992.1); G.lite (ITU G.992.2); G.hs (ITU G994.1); G.dmt.bis (ITU G.992.3);
G.dmt.bis.plus (ITU G.992.5)).
3G
With 3G-based Internet connection (requires an additional 3G USB modem), user can access internet
through 3G - whether you're seated at your desk or taking a cross-country train trip.
EWAN
Besides using 3G/ADSL to get connected to the Internet, the router offers its Ethernet port 1 as a
WAN port to be used to connect to Cable Modems and fiber optic lines. This alternative, yet faster
method to connect to the internet will provide users more flexibility to get online.
Dual WAN
Dual WAN is a new way of getting connected to the internet which is to use each two of the
3G/ADSL/EWAN to deal with the unexpected case and balance traffic load. That is a way of
improving greatly the robustness.
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 offers a quick yet
easily accessible and mobile to the users among wired network, wireless network, broadband
connection (ADSL). In addition to having a 300Mbps. data rate, it is also backward compatible with
existing 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
Fast Ethernet Switch
A 4-port 10/100/1000Mbps fast Ethernet switch is built in with automatic switching between MDI and
MDI-X for 10Base-T, 100Base-TX and 1000Base-TX ports. An Ethernet straight or crossover cable
can be used directly for auto detection.
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