Asus RX3141 Network Router User Manual


 
RX3141 User’s Manual Chapter 1. Introduction
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Introduction
Congratulations on becoming the owner of RX3141. Your LAN (local area network) will now be able to access
the Internet using your high-speed broadband connection such as those with ADSL or cable modem.
This User Manual will show you how to set up the RX3141, and how to customize its configuration to get the
most out of this product.
1.1 Features
f LAN: 4-port Gigabit switch, jumbo frame supports up to 9Kbyte.
f WAN: 10/100Base-T Ethernet provides Internet access for all computers on your LAN
f Firewall & NAT (Network Address Translation) functions provide secure Internet access for your LAN
f Automatic network address assignment through DHCP Server
f Services including IP route, DNS and DDNS configuration
f Configuration program accessible via a web browser, such as Microsoft Internet Explorer 6.0 or newer.
1.2 System Requirements
In order to use the RX3141 for Internet access, you must have the following:
f ADSL or cable modem and the corresponding service up and running, with at least one public Internet
address assigned to your WAN
f One or more computers each containing an Ethernet 10Base-T or 100Base-T or 1000Base-T network
interface card (NIC)
f (Optional) An Ethernet hub/switch, if you want to connect the router to more than four computers on
an Ethernet network.
f For system configuration using the web-based GUI: web browser such as Microsoft IE 6.0 or newer.