Introduction; Features; System Requirements - Best Data Products DSL542 ADSL User Manual

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Introduction

Congratulations on becoming the owner of the Best Data DSL542 ADSL Ethernet bridge/router.
Your LAN (local area network) will now be able to access the Internet using your high-speed
ADSL connection.
This User Guide will show you how to install and set up the Best Data DSL542 ADSL
Bridge/Router, and how to customize its configuration to get the most out of your new product.

Features

Internal ADSL modem for high-speed Internet access
10/100Base-T Ethernet router to provide Internet connectivity to all computers on your
LAN
USB port for connecting a USB-enabled PC (Option)
Network address translation (NAT), Firewall, and IP filtering functions to provide security
for your LAN
Network configuration through DHCP Server and DHCP Relay
Services including IP route and DNS configuration, RIP, and IP and DSL performance
monitoring
Configuration program you access via an HTML browser

System Requirements

In order to use the Best Data DSL542 ADSL/Ethernet router, you must have the following:
ADSL service up and running on your telephone line, with at least one public Internet
address for your LAN
One or more computers each containing an Ethernet 10Base-T/100Base-T network
interface card (NIC) and/or a single computer with a USB port
An Ethernet hub/switch, if you are connecting the device to more than one computer on
an Ethernet network.
For system configuration using the supplied web-based program: a web browser such as
Internet Explorer v5.0 or later, or Netscape v4.7 or later
Best Data DSL542 ADSL Ethernet Router User's Guide
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