User's Manual

Understanding your AnyPoint™ Wireless II Network CHAPTER 1
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What is Internet Sharing Software (ISS)?
AnyPoint Internet Sharing Software (ISS) allows all of your PCs to share
one PC’s Internet connection. With AnyPoint Wireless II adapters, ISS is
available only in Peer-to Peer mode, when all PCs communicate directly
with each other. You merely set up the PC with the Internet connection as
an ISS server. You then set up the remaining PCs as ISS clients. The ISS
server PC directs data between the Internet and all PCs on the network.
Because each client PC connects to the Internet through the server, only the
server PC needs the actual physical connection to the Internet (see
"Connect to the Internet" on page 33). With the server on, any other PC in
the network has access to the Internet. Also, for connecting to virtual
private networks with Internet access, see "Connecting with Virtual Private
Network (VPN)" on page 37.
The ISS server also provides Internet security with Firewall and Web site
filtering.
What is a Firewall?
A Firewall helps prevent intruders (hackers) from breaking into your home
or office network. When your connection to the Internet is active, the
Firewall acts like a barrier to outside intrusion.
Note: If you are connecting to a network such as an access point
or a gateway, you cannot use ISS, the Firewall, and Web site
filtering. Refer to the documentation for the access point or
gateway for setting up connections to the Internet.