Zhone 6212-a2 Betriebsanweisung
6212-A2-GB22-00
January 2005
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Introduction
Definitions
Before you install or use your new router, you may find it helpful to understand the
following terms:
following terms:
A bridge is a device that forwards any message from one part of a network to
another.
another.
A router is a device that forwards messages according to their network
addresses.
addresses.
ADSL is Asymmetric Digital Subscriber Line, a version of DSL that allows a
higher speed for information coming from the Internet to your PC
(“downstream”) than it does for information going to the Internet from your PC
(“upstream”).
higher speed for information coming from the Internet to your PC
(“downstream”) than it does for information going to the Internet from your PC
(“upstream”).
The Model 6212 is a Digital Subscriber Line (DSL) modem that may be set by you
to run in bridge or router mode. Because it is most frequently used as a router, that
is how it is referred to in this manual.
to run in bridge or router mode. Because it is most frequently used as a router, that
is how it is referred to in this manual.
Features of the 6212 Router
Your router has the following features:
4-Port 10/100BaseT Layer 2 Ethernet switch
Support for ADSL2+
The ability to connect multiple PCs to the Internet with just one WAN IP
Address (when configured in router mode with NAT enabled)
Address (when configured in router mode with NAT enabled)
A user-friendly web interface for configuration and monitoring
Single-session IPSec and PPTP passthrough for Virtual Private Network
(VPN)
(VPN)
Preconfigured port settings for many popular games
Ability to act as a DHCP Server on your network
Compatibility with virtually all standard Internet applications