Network Router User Manual

IP Subnet Mask Enter the Subnet Mask address of the destination LAN.
Gateway IP Address
This is the gateway IP Address where packets are sent. Enter
the gateway IP Address and select the channel (PVC) you
want to configure.
Metric
The number of hops (routers) to pass through to reach the
destination LAN. It must be between 1 and 15.
Announced in RIP
Select “Yes”, this routing path will be propagated to other
hosts through RIP broadcasts. Select “No”, this routing path
will be kept private and it is not included in RIP broadcasts.
4.3.3 NAT
Network Address Translation (NAT) allows multiple users at your local site to access
the Internet through a single Public IP Address or multiple Public IP Addresses. NAT
provides Firewall protection from hacker attacks and has the flexibility to allow you to
map Private IP Addresses to Public IP Addresses for key services such as Websites
and FTP.
Parameter Description
Virtual Circuit Please select the channel (PVC) you want to configure.
NAT Status
The activated or deactivated status for the NAT function will
be shown here.
Number of IPs
Select “Single” if you only have a public IP Address. Select
“Multiple” if you have multiple IP Addresses.
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