BiPAC 7402R2 ADSL2+ VPN Firewall Router
Chapter 1: Introduction
Chapter 1: Introduction
Introduction to your BiPAC 7402R2 Router
Welcome to the BiPAC 7402R2 Router. The router is an “all-in-one” unit, combining an ADSL modem,
ADSL router with four-port 10/100M auto-crossover Switch, and Firewall, enabling you to maximize the
potential of your existing resources. The router can provide everything you need to get the machines on
your network connected to the Internet over your ADSL broadband connection. It supports the latest
ADSL2/2+ technology enabling high-speed data rates of up to 24Mbps, Its powerful QoS feature for
traffic priority and bandwidth management, and
security features including multiple VPN tunnels with
3DES make the device a perfect mate to the office user or for anyone who has the compelling needs to
transmit sensitive data more securely.
With features such as an ADSL Quick-Start wizard and DHCP Server, you can be online in no time at all
and with a minimum of fuss and configuration, catering for first-time users to the guru requiring
advanced features and control over their Internet connection and network.
Features
The BiPAC 7402R2 ADSL2+ VPN Firewall Router combines high-speed Internet access,
networking, and advanced security for office local area network. It provides:
Express Internet Access
The router complies with ADSL worldwide standards. It supports downstream rate up to 12/24
Mbps with ADSL2/2+, 8Mbps with ADSL. Users enjoy not only high-speed ADSL services but also
broadband multimedia applications such as interactive gaming, video streaming and real-time
audio much easier and faster than ever. It is compliant with Multi-Mode standard (ANSI T1.413,
Issue 2; G.dmt (ITU G.992.1); G.lite (ITU G.992.2); G.hs (ITU G994.1); G.dmt.bis (ITU G.992.3);
G.dmt.bisplus (ITU G.992.5)).
Fast Ethernet Switch
A 4-port 10/100Mbps fast Ethernet switch is built in with automatic switching between MDI and
MDI-X for 10Base-T and 100Base-TX ports. An Ethernet straight or crossover cable can be used
directly for auto detection.
Multi-Protocol to Establish A Connection
Supports PPPoA (RFC 2364 - PPP over ATM Adaptation Layer 5), RFC 1483 encapsulation over
ATM (bridged or routed), PPP over Ethernet (RFC 2516) and IPoA (RFC1577) to establish a
connection with the ISP. The product also supports VC-based and LLC-based multiplexing.
Quick Installation Wizard
Supports a WEB GUI page to install this device quickly. With this wizard, end users can enter the
information easily which they get from their ISP, then surf the Internet immediately.
Universal Plug and Play (UPnP) and UPnP NAT Traversal
This protocol is used to enable simple and robust connectivity among stand-alone devices and
PCs from many different vendors. It makes network simple and affordable for users. UPnP
architecture leverages TCP/IP and the Web to enable seamless proximity networking in addition to
control and data transfer among networked devices. With this feature enabled, users can now
connect to Net meeting or MSN Messenger seamlessly.
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