User's Manual

Reference Manual for the Model DG834PN 108 Mbps RangeMax
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Wireless ADSL Modem Router
Introduction 2-5
August 2005
• DNS Proxy
When DHCP is enabled and no DNS addresses are specified, the wireless ADSL modem
router provides its own address as a DNS server to the attached PCs. The wireless ADSL
modem router obtains actual DNS addresses from the ISP during connection setup and
forwards DNS requests from the LAN.
• Classical IP (RFC 1577)
Some Internet service providers, in Europe for example, use Classical IP in their ADSL
services. In such cases, the wireless ADSL modem router is able to use the Classical IP
address from the ISP.
• PPP over Ethernet (PPPoE)
PPP over Ethernet is a protocol for connecting remote hosts to the Internet over an ADSL
connection by simulating a dial-up connection. This feature eliminates the need to run a login
program such as EnterNet or WinPOET on your computer.
• PPP over ATM (PPPoA)
PPP over ATM is a protocol for connecting remote hosts to the Internet over an ADSL
connection by simulating an ATM connection.
• Dynamic DNS
Dynamic DNS services allow remote users to find your network using a domain name when
your IP address is not permanently assigned. The wireless ADSL modem router contains a
client that can connect to many popular Dynamic DNS services to register your dynamic IP
address.
• Universal Plug and Play (UPnP)
UPnP is a networking architecture that provides compatibility between networking
technologies. UPnP compliant routers provide broadband users at home and small businesses
with a seamless way to participate in online games, videoconferencing and other peer-to-peer
services.
Content Filtering
With its content filtering feature, the DG834PN prevents objectionable content from reaching your
PCs. The wireless ADSL modem router allows you to control access to Internet content by
screening for keywords within Web addresses. You can configure the wireless ADSL modem
router to log and report attempts to access objectionable Internet sites.