Wireless Broadband Router User's Guide

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1.3Applications
Many advanced applications are provided by the
Gateway, such as:
zFlexible LAN Access
The Gateway provides connectivity to 10/100 Mbps wired
devices as well as 11 Mbps wireless mobile users. The
wireless interface makes it easy to create a network in dif-
ficult-to-wire environments, or to provide quick access to
databases for mobile workers.
zInternet Access
This device supports Internet access through an xDSL,
Cable, ISDN or PSTN connection. Since many xDSL
providers use PPPoE to establish communications with end
users, the Gateway includes a built-in client for this proto-
col, eliminating the need to install this service on your
computer.
zShared IP Address
The Gateway provides Internet access for up to 253 users
with a shared IP address. Using only one ISP account, mul-
tiple users on your network can browse the Web at the
same time.
zVirtual Server
If you have a fixed IP address, you can set up the Gateway
to act as a virtual host for network address translation.
Remote users access various services at your site using a
constant IP address. Then, depending on the requested