Sony SS2624 Network Router User Manual


 
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Chapter 1
Introduction
This Chapter provides an overview of the SpeedStream Wireless DSL/Cable
Router’s features and capabilities.
Congratulations on the purchase of your new SpeedStream DSL/Cable Router; commonly
referred to as a Broadband Router. The SpeedStream Wireless DSL/Cable Router is a multi-
function device providing the following services:
Wireless LAN Access Point for equipment compliant with the IEEE802.11b (DSSS)
specifications.
Shared Broadband Internet Access for all LAN users.
4-Port Switching Hub for 10BaseT or 100BaseT connections.
Network Printer - LAN users can share the printer attached to the SpeedStream Router.
Figure 1: SpeedStream Router
Features of the DSL/Cable Router
The SpeedStream Wireless DSL/Cable Router incorporates many advanced features, carefully
designed to provide sophisticated functions while being easy to use.
Internet Access Features
Shared Internet Access.
All users on the LAN can access the Internet through the
DSL/Cable Router, using only a single external IP Address. The local (invalid) IP Ad-
dresses are hidden from external sources. This process is called NAT (Network Address
Translation).
DSL & Cable Modem Support.
The DSL/Cable Router has a 10BaseT Ethernet port
for connecting a DSL or Cable Modem. All popular DSL and Cable Modems are sup-
ported.
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