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Chapter 1 Introduction
Thank you for purchasing Planet XRT-402D/104D (XRT-D router, in the following section). This
Broadband router is a cost-effective IP Sharing Router that enables multiple users to share the
Internet through ADSL or cable modems. Simply configure your Internet connection settings in
XRT-D and plug your PC to the LAN port and you're ready to share files and access the Internet.
The XRT-402D/104D’s multi-homing function can combine two/four WAN lines into one virtual
high bandwidth WAN line, and let you get a better Internet surfing experience. As your network
grows, you can connect another hub or switch to the router’s LAN ports, allowing you to easily
expand your network. XRT-D provides a total solution for the Small and Medium-sized Business
(SMB) and the Small Office/Home Office (SOHO) markets, giving you an instant network today,
and the flexibility to handle tomorrow's expansion and speed.
1.1 Features
• High Internet Access throughput
• Allow multiple users to share a single Internet line
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Supports up to 253 users
• Internet Access via Cable or xDSL modem
• Access Private LAN Servers from the Public Network
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Equipped with four LAN ports (10/100M), two WAN ports (10/100M) for XRT-402D.
• Equipped with one LAN ports (10/100M), four WAN ports (10/100M) for XRT-104D.
• Support DHCP (Server/Client) for easy setup
• Support advance features such as: Special Applications, DMZ, Virtual Servers, Access
Control, and Firewall.
• Allow you to monitor the router’s status such as: DHCP Client Log, Security Log and
Device/Connection Status
• Easy to use Web-based GUI for configuration and management purposes
• Remote Management allows configuration and upgrades from a remote site (over the
Internet)
1.2 Minimum Requirements
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One External xDSL (ADSL) or Cable modem with an Ethernet port (RJ-45)
• Network Interface Card (NIC) for each Personal Computer (PC)
• PCs with a Web-Browser (Internet Explorer 4.0 or higher, Netscape Navigator 4.7 or
higher)
1.3 Package Contents
• One broadband router unit
• One Quick Installation Guide
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One User Manual CD
• One Power Adapter
1.4 Get to know XRT-D
Back Panel
The diagram (fig1.0/1.1) below shows XRT-402D/104D’s back panel. The router’s back panel is
divided into three sections, LAN, WAN and Reset: