Farallon Communications R9100 Network Card User Manual


 
Introduction 1-1
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Overview
The Netopia R9100 Ethernet Router is a full-featured, stand-alone, multiprotocol broadband router for
connecting diverse local area networks (LANs) to the Internet and other remote networks. Combining the
Netopia R9100 with a cable or DSL modem provides businesses with a low-cost connection to the Internet
while retaining the power of a router. Once your Netopia R9100 Ethernet Router is connected to your computer
and an Internet connection device such as a cable or a DSL modem, and your account is activated by your
network service provider, you will have a high-speed connection between your PC or LAN and the telephone
company’s network of high-speed digital facilities.
This section covers the following topics:
“Features and capabilities” on page 1-1
“How to use this guide” on page 1-2
Features and capabilities
The Netopia R9100 Ethernet Router provides the following features:
Continuous-availability networking eliminates dialing and provides lower, more predictable transmission
costs.
Interconnects with most cable modems or DSL modems or bridges that have an Ethernet port.
8 port Ethernet hub
Connectivity to support Ethernet LANs via built-in 8 port 10Base-T hub with uplink port.
Status lights (LEDs) for easy monitoring and troubleshooting.
Support for IP routing for Internet and intranet connectivity.
IP address serving over Ethernet (or a WAN link via dynamic WAN client serving via the Auxiliary port with
optional dial-in kit) that allows local or remote network nodes to acquire an IP address automatically and
dynamically from a designated pool of available addresses.
Support for console-based management over Telnet or serial cable connection.
Support for remote configuration by your reseller, your network administrator, or technicians at Netopia,
Inc. via external modem or via IP network.
Wall-mountable, bookshelf (side-stackable), or desktop-stackable design for efficient space usage.
SmartIP™, combining NAT and DHCP makes it simple and economical to connect a workgroup of users to
the Internet or a remote IP network by using Network Address Translation and a single IP address.