Chapter1 Introduction; Features - Planet XRT-401E User Manual

Chapter1 Introduction

Congratulations on purchasing PLANET XRT-401E. This Broadband Router is a
cost-effective IP Sharing Router that enables multiple users to share the Internet through
an ADSL or cable modem. Simply configure your Internet connection settings in XRT-401E
and plug your PC to the LAN port and you're ready to share files and access the Internet.
As your network grows, you can connect another hub or switch to the router's LAN ports,
allowing you to easily expand your network. XRT-401E provides a total solution for the
Small Business (SMB) and the Small Office/Home Office (SOHO) markets, giving you an
instant network today, and the flexibility to handle tomorrow's expansion and speed.

1.1 Features

Firewall/Security Features
Built in NAT firewall with Stateful Packet Inspection for DoS (Denial of Service)
attacks
Client Filtering by IP address with time schedule
URL Filtering: Keyword based URL Filter to block access to undesirable Web sites
by LAN users
MAC Control
Advanced Internet Functions
Virtual Servers: This feature allows Internet users to access Internet servers on
your LAN. The required setup is quick and easy
Special Internet Applications: 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
Port Mapping: The Port Mapping allows you to re-direct a particular range of
service port numbers (from the Internet/WAN ports) to a particular LAN IP address.
It helps you to host some servers behind the router NAT firewall
ALG (Application Layer Gateway): You can select to enable "Application Layer
Gateway" of an application and then the router will let that application correctly
pass though the NAT gateway
DMZ Support: XRT-401E can translate public IP address to private IP address to
allow unrestricted 2-way communication with Servers or individual users on the
Internet. This provides the most flexibility to run programs
LAN Features
With four Auto-Negotiation, Auto MDI/MDI-X Ethernet ports. XRT-401E eliminates
most cabling inconvenience. One (the WAN port, 10/100Base-TX) is connected to
your DSL or Cable modem. The other 4 (LAN port) are used to connect to local
LAN
DHCP Server Support: Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol provides a dynamic
IP address to PCs and other devices upon request. XRT-401E can act as a DHCP
Server for devices on your local LAN
Configuration & Management
Easy Setup: Built-In configuration wizard helps users to complete network
installation in a very short time via standard Internet browsers such as Microsoft
Internet Explorer, Netscape Communicator...etc
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