User manual

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Chapter 1 Introduction
1.1 About CBR-970/971
CBR-970 is a small wireless broadband router; it provides Ethernet link interfaces and connects to
Internet via broadband DSL/Cable modems (and USB interface 3.5G dongles for CBR-971).
Additionally it automatically detects user environment‟s WAN settings to achieve intelligent “Plug &
Play”, thus making internet experience easier and more enjoyable.
While sharing internet connection with multiple computers, CBR-970 uses security mechanisms such
as firewall and QoS to ensure the security level and connection quality of the networking environment.
It is a networking solution designed specifically for household and personal applications, emphasizing
high security, reliability and ease of use.
CBR-970‟s unique power saving feature, including Green AP function, helps to reduce up to 80% power
consumption when there is no network traffic detected.
1.2 Main Features
The following lists are the main features of the Wireless Router
 Easy management via simple Web GUI.
 Uses QoS to ensure high quality internet connection.
 Advanced firewall security with DoS prevention
 Supports VPN pass-through for high security level VPN connections.
 Automatic WAN type detection.
 Complies with IEEE 802.11n and backward compatible with IEEE 802.11b/g
 Supports Multiple-AP application (up to 4 SSIDs)
 Supports one touch encryption method (WPS) to simplify the secure establishment of a wireless
network
 Advanced wireless security, supports 64/128 bit WEP / WPA / WPA2 / WPA2 Mixed
 Supports 3.5G Internet connection (CBR-971 only)
1.3 System Requirements
 Internet connections provided via xDSL/cable modem with a RJ-45 Ethernet port or 3.5G/WiMAX
mobile Internet connections.