Chapter 1
Introduction
This Chapter provides an overview of the Wireless ADSL Router's
features and capabilities.
Congratulations on the purchase of your new Wireless ADSL Router. The Wireless
ADSL Router is a multi-function device providing the following services:
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ADSL Modem
.
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Shared Broadband Internet Access
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Wireless Access Point
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VPN Gateway
to allow secure VPN connections over the Internet.
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4-Port Switching Hub
Wireless ADSL Router Features
The Wireless ADSL Router incorporates many advanced features, carefully designed
to provide sophisticated functions while being easy to use.
Internet Access Features
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Shared Internet Access.
Internet through the Wireless ADSL Router, 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).
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Built-in ADSL Modem.
modem, supporting all common ADSL connections.
for all LAN users.
for 802.11b and 802.11g Wireless Stations.
for 10BaseT or 100BaseT connections.
Figure 1: Wireless ADSL Router
All users on the LAN or WLAN can access the
The Wireless ADSL Router has a built-in ADSL
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