User Manual

Chapter 1

Introduction

This Chapter provides an overview of the Wireless Router's features and

capabilities.

Congratulations on the purchase of your new Wireless Router. The Wireless Router is a multi-

function device providing the following services:

• Wireless LAN Access Point for equipment compliant with the IEEE802.11b (DSSS)

specifications.

• Shared Broadband Internet Access for all LAN users.

• 4-Port Switching Hub for 10BaseT or 100BaseT connections.

• Network Printer - LAN users can share the printer attached to the Wireless Router.

Figure 1: Wireless Router

Wireless Router Features

The Wireless Router incorporates many advanced features, carefully designed to provide

sophisticated functions while being easy to use.

Internet Access Features

• Shared Internet Access. All users on the LAN can access the Internet through the

Wireless Router, using only a single external IP Address. The local (invalid) IP Addresses

are hidden from external sources. This process is called NAT (Network Address Transla-

tion).

• DSL & Cable Modem Support. The Wireless Router has a 10BaseT Ethernet port for

connecting a DSL or Cable Modem. All popular DSL and Cable Modems are supported.

• PPPoE and PPTP Support. The Internet (WAN port) connection supports PPPoE

(PPP over Ethernet) and PPTP (Peer-to-Peer Tunneling Protocol), as well as "Direct Con-

nection" type services.