User's Manual

Broadband Wireless Router User Guide
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like www.yahoo.com, is easier to use than an IP address, such as 204.71.177.70.
Q: What operating systems does Broadband Wireless Router series support?
Broadband Wireless Router uses standard TCP/IP protocol, it can be operated as long
as you have the TCP/IP protocol installed in your operating system (For example:
Windows 9x, Windows NT, Windows 2000, etc.)
Q: Can I use multiple E-mail accounts if I use Broadband Wireless Router?
Yes, you can. Some people think having one Internet account mean that they can only
have one E-mail account. However, E-mail is set by mailbox accounts and is different
to the account you use to connect to your ISP. If you want more E-mail accounts, you
should contact your ISP or you can browse the Internet to apply for a free E-mail
account.
Q: Can Internet users access LAN computers?
Broadband Wireless Router uses NAT to router all in/out packets. All external users
can only see the IP of the Broadband Wireless Router but cannot access LAN
computers. The LAN computers are well protected with the Broadband Wireless
Router’s natural firewall.
Q: When should I use DMZ host?
Enable DMZ host when you want to have unrestricted communication between your
PC and the Internet, for example, playing Internet games (i.e. Ages of Empire) or
having multimedia conferences (i.e. NetMeeting).
Q: Does the Broadband Wireless Router support PPTP of VPN packets pass through?
Yes. Broadband Wireless Router supports single session PPTP pass through.
Q: Does the Broadband Wireless Router series support IPsec?
Yes. Broadband Wireless Router supports single session IPsec pass through.