3Com WBR-6000 Network Router User Manual


 
1 Introduction
This Chapter provides an overview of the Wireless
Broadband Router's features and capabilities.
Congratulations on the purchase of your new Wireless Broadband
Router. The Wireless Broadband Router is a multi-function device
providing the following services:
Shared Broadband Internet Access for all LAN users.
4-Port Switching Hub for 10BaseT or 100BaseT connections.
1.1 Wireless Broadband Router
Features
The Wireless Broadband 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 or WLAN can
access the Internet through the Wireless Broadband 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 Translation).
Auto-detection of Internet Connection Method. In most
situations, the Wireless Broadband Router can test your ADSL
and Internet connection to determine the connection method
used by your ISP.
PPPoE, PPTP, SingTel RAS and Telstra Big Pond
Support.
The Internet (WAN port) connection supports PPPoE
(PPP over Ethernet), PPTP (Peer-to-Peer Tunneling Protocol),
SingTel RAS and Telstra Big Pond (Australia), as well as "Direct
Connection" type services. Unnumbered IP with PPPoE is also
supported.
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