Applications For The Prestige 643; Internet Access - ZyXEL Communications Prestige 643 User Manual

Prestige 643 ADSL Router
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SNMP manageable
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Local SMT session via console port
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Remote SMT session via Telnet
PAP and CHAP Security
The Prestige supports PAP (Password Authentication Protocol) and CHAP (Challenge Handshake
Authentication Protocol). CHAP is more secure since the password is scrambled prior to transmission.
However, PAP is readily available on more platforms.
Filters
The Prestige's packet filtering functions allows added network security and management.
Ease of Installation
Your Prestige is designed for quick, intuitive and easy installation.
Housing
Your Prestige's all new compact, ventilated housing minimizes space requirements making it easy to
position anywhere in your busy office. The Prestige is easy to mount on your wall.
1.3

Applications for the Prestige 643

1.3.1 Internet Access

The Prestige is the ideal high-speed Internet access solution. Your Prestige supports the TCP/IP protocol,
which the Internet uses exclusively. It is compatible with all major ADSL DSLAM (Digital Subscriber
Line Access Multiplexer) providers. A DSLAM is a rack of ADSL line cards with data multiplexed into a
backbone network interface/connection (e.g., T1, OC3, DS3, ATM or Frame Relay). Think of it as the
equivalent of a modem rack for ADSL. A typical Internet Access application is shown below.
1-4 Getting to know your Prestige