Zhone 6210 Manual De Usuario
6381-A2-GB23-10
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”).
ReachDSL is a version of DSL that works on lines too long or too noisy for
ADSL.
ADSL.
ADSL/R is technology that combines ADSL and ReachDSL in one device.
The Model 6381 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. It supports ADSL/R.
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. It supports ADSL/R.
Features of the 6381 Router
Your router has the following features:
Support for ADSL2+ and ReachDSL (ADSL/R)
10/100BaseT Ethernet port
USB port
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)