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CHAPTER 1
1.3Applications
Many advanced applications are provided by the
Gateway, such as:
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Flexible LAN Access
The Gateway provides connectivity to 10/100 Mbps wired
devices as well as 11 Mbps wireless mobile users. The
wireless interface makes it easy to create a network in dif-
ficult-to-wire environments, or to provide quick access to
databases for mobile workers.
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Internet Access
This device supports Internet access through an xDSL,
Cable, ISDN or PSTN connection. Since many xDSL
providers use PPPoE to establish communications with end
users, the Gateway includes a built-in client for this proto-
col, eliminating the need to install this service on your
computer.
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Shared IP Address
The Gateway provides Internet access for up to 253 users
with a shared IP address. Using only one ISP account, mul-
tiple users on your network can browse the Web at the
same time.
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Virtual Server
If you have a fixed IP address, you can set up the Gateway
to act as a virtual host for network address translation.
Remote users access various services at your site using a
constant IP address. Then, depending on the requested