Chapter 1 Introduction; Blw-54Pm Features; Internet Access Features - Planex BLW-54PM User Manual

This Chapter provides an overview of the BLW-54PM's features and
capabilities.
Congratulations on the purchase of your new BLW-54PM. The BLW-54PM is a multi-function
device providing the following services:
Shared Broadband Internet Access
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4-Port Switching Hub
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Wireless Access Point
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1.1 BLW-54PM Features

The BLW-54PM incorporates many advanced features, carefully designed to provide
sophisticated functions while being easy to use.

1.1.1 Internet Access Features

Shared Internet Access.
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through the BLW-54PM, 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.
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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.
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for all LAN users.
for 10BaseT or 100BaseT connections.
for 802.11b and 802.11g Wireless Stations.
BLW-54PM
DSL/Cable
Modem
Desktop PC
Figure 1: BLW-54PM
All users on the LAN or WLAN can access the Internet
The BLW-54PM has a 10/100BaseT Ethernet port for
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