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11g Wireless Security Router User Guide
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Appendix A: Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What is the maximum number of IP Addresses the 11g Wireless Security Router
can support?
The 11g Wireless Security Router can support up to 253 IP Addresses in the range of
192.168.1.2~192.168.1.254.
Q: Where should the 11g Wireless Security Router be installed on the network?
In a typical environment, the 11g Wireless Security Router should be installed between
the ADSL/Cable modem and your LAN. Connect the 11g Wireless Security Router to
the Ethernet port of the ADSL/Cable modem, and connect your PCs to the RJ45 jack on
the LAN side.
Q: Does the 11g Wireless Security Router support IPX or AppleTalk?
No. The 11g Wireless Security Router was designed to provide a multiple user LAN with
shared Internet access and supports only the TCP/IP Protocol. If your Novell or Apple
system is configured with TCP/IP, the 11g Wireless Security Router can support them.
Q: Does the 11g Wireless Security Router support 100Mb Ethernet?
Yes, the 11g Wireless Security Router supports both 10Mb & 100Mb Ethernet on the
LAN side.
Q: What is “NAT” and what is it used for?
The Network Address Translation (NAT) Protocol translates multiple IP Addresses on a
private LAN into a single public IP Address that is accessible to the Internet. NAT not
only provides the basis for multiple IP Address sharing but also adds to the LAN’s
security since the multiple IP Addresses of LAN computers are never transmitted directly
to the Internet.
Q: How can 11g Wireless Security Router share single user account to multiple
users?
11g Wireless Security Router combines the following technologies to enable this
function.
NAT (Network Address Translation): NAT is a technology which can create a private
network domain behind a public IP. It is usually used as a firewall. It can also be used
when there are not enough IP Address.
DHCP (Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol): DHCP is a protocol used to assign IP
Address to internal computers automatically. It can save a lot of IP configuration. This
protocol is supported by Windows 95/NT, Mac OS, and many other popular OS.
DNS (Domain name service): DNS is a protocol which translates a Domain Name to IP
Addresses that Internet host can handle. Addressing systems using Domain name, like