Netopia 4553 Network Router User Manual


 
Introduction 1-9
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Overview
The Netopia 4553 G.shdsl Router is a full-featured, stand-alone DSL router for connecting diverse local area
networks (LANs) to the Internet and other remote networks. It supports the newly ratified ITU G.991.2 standard
for symmetric DSL series. The Netopia 4553 G.shdsl Router uses a high performance telecommunications line
to provide your whole network with a high-speed connection to the outside world.
This section covers the following topics:
“Features and capabilities” on page 1-9
“How to use this guide” on page 1-10
Features and capabilities
The Netopia 4553 G.shdsl Router provides the following features:
Support for IP routing for Internet and Intranet connectivity
Compatible with G.shdsl ITU standard G.991.2.
G.shdsl WAN interface supports symmetric data rates from 144 kbps to 2.32 Mbps
Built-in VPN features offer secure Internet connections between remote offices and travelers
Built-in firewall protects LAN resources from Internet intruders
Support for Ethernet LANs with multiple Ethernet IP subnets
10/100-Base T Ethernet port connects easily to an existing LAN hub
Interoperable with a wide array of DSLAM equipment
Console-based Telnet client
UNIX syslog client
Status lights (LEDs) for easy monitoring and troubleshooting
Support for Console-based management
NAT/NATP, multi-NAT, and DHCP for security and convenience
Wall-mountable, Bookshelf (Side-stackable), or Desktop-stackable design for efficient space usage