Trendnet S4W1CA User Manual
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INTRODUCTION
With the explosive growth of the Internet, accessing information and
services at any time, day or night, has become standard fare for most
people. The era of the standalone PC is waning. Networking technology is
moving out of the exclusive domain of corporations and into homes with
at least two computers.
services at any time, day or night, has become standard fare for most
people. The era of the standalone PC is waning. Networking technology is
moving out of the exclusive domain of corporations and into homes with
at least two computers.
Broadband network access is also gaining ground. Allowing more than
two computers to access the Internet at the same time, however, has
typically entailed significantly higher costs. Thus, there is a great demand
for technology that enables users to share a single Internet connection.
two computers to access the Internet at the same time, however, has
typically entailed significantly higher costs. Thus, there is a great demand
for technology that enables users to share a single Internet connection.
Employing a router to share an Internet connection solves the problem of
high network access costs. Using such a device, each networked computer
is able to make full use of broadband capabilities.
high network access costs. Using such a device, each networked computer
is able to make full use of broadband capabilities.
This device not only comes equipped with a wide range of features but
also can be installed and configured right out of the box. This device
supports a simple local area network and Internet access sharing.
also can be installed and configured right out of the box. This device
supports a simple local area network and Internet access sharing.
A local area network connects home computers and enables users to
access the Internet, share resources, and play online games – the essentials
of the family computing lifestyle.
access the Internet, share resources, and play online games – the essentials
of the family computing lifestyle.
Applications:
Broadband Internet access sharing:
Enable several computers to share a single high-speed broadband Internet
connection (LAN and WAN-Internet).
connection (LAN and WAN-Internet).
Resource sharing:
Share printers, scanners, and other peripherals.
File sharing:
Exchange data, messages, and files -- thus making good use of hard disk
space.
space.
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Online gaming:
Your local area network allows you to play online games and use e-
commerce services.
commerce services.
Firewall:
A built-in firewall function protects against hackers.
Features:
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High speed data transfer rate, FTP up to 40Mbps
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Supports NAT (sharing one IP address with all LAN users)
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Supports PPPoE and PPTP protocol for Dial-Up ADSL
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Supports DHCP Server / Client
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Supports UPnP (Universal Plug and Play)
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Supports virtual server mapping
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Supports packet filtering
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Simple Firewall protection
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Upgradeable firmware for future functions
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Easy configuration via Web Browser.