User's Manual

Chapter 1: Product
Introduction to your Router
Thank you for purchasing BiPAC 8200N Router. Your new router is an all-in-one unit that combines
a VDSL modem, VDSL2 router and Ethernet network switch to provide everything you need to get
the machines on your network connected to the Internet over a VDSL broadband connection.
The BiPAC 8200N is an all-in-one VDSL2 Router with the latest draft 802.11n technology. It is
designed for home and SOHO users who seek extreme mobility, high-speed wireless connection
and better wireless coverage while maintaining high-speed broadband access with VDSL2.
The BiPAC 8200N is capable of offering optimal speeds and coverage over the integrated wireless
802.11n access point. The device supports the highest rate of up to 100Mbps/100Mbps in VDSL2
Prole (30a). Since VDSL2 has the characteristic of faster rates over shorter distances, the ideal
architecture for Telcoms is to use ber optic lines as the backbone and a VDSL2 line as the last
mile into the home or ofce. VDSL2 operates over copper wires so that telecom operators can
provide bundled services to end-users similar to those that cable operators offer.
With outstanding throughput, the BiPAC 8200N can complement a ber network to offer the best
solution for delivering IPTV or home entertainment services. The SOHO Firewall is integrated to
provide protection against hacker attacks while the Quality of Service prioritizes queues and trafc
for applications such as music downloads, online gaming, video streaming and le sharing.
Express Internet Access – VDSL2 capable
The router complies with VDSL worldwide standards. Supporting downstream rates of 100Mbps
with VDSL and upstream rates of 100 Mbps. Users enjoy not only high-speed VDSL services but
also broadband multimedia applications such as interactive gaming, video streaming and real-
time audio which are easier and faster than ever. The router is compliant with ITU G994.1 and ITU
G.997.1. Support VDSL2 Proles: 8a, 8b, 8c, 8d, 12a, 12b, 17a and 30a.
802.11n Wireless AP with WPA Support
With integrated 802.11n Wireless Access Point in the router, the device offers a quick and easy
access among wired network, wireless network and broadband connection (VDSL) with single
device simplicity, and as a result, mobility to the users. In addition to 300 Mbps 802.11n data
rate, it also interoperates backward with existing 802.11g and 802.11b equipment. The Wireless
Protected Access (WPA) and Wireless Encryption Protocol (WEP) supported features enhance the
security level of data protection and access control via Wireless LAN.
Fast Ethernet Switch
A 4-port 10/100Mbps fast Ethernet switch is built-in with automatic switching between MDI and
MDI-X for 10Base-T and 100Base-TX ports, with auto detection allowing you to use either straight
or cross-over Ethernet cables.
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