SMC Networks Barricade SMC7404BRA EU - Manual (Page 14)

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Applications
Many advanced networking features are provided by the Barricade:
• Wired LAN
The Barricade provides connectivity to wired 10/100 Mbps devices,
making it easy to create a network in small offices or homes.
• Internet Access
This device supports Internet access through a DSL connection.
Since many DSL providers use PPPoE or PPPoA to establish
communications with end users, the Barricade includes built-in clients
for these protocols, eliminating the need to install these services on
your computer.
• Shared IP Address
The Barricade provides Internet access for up to 253 users via a single
shared IP address. Using only one ISP account, multiple users on your
network can browse the Web at the same time.
• Virtual Server
If you have a fixed IP address, you can set the Barricade 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 service (or port number), the Barricade
can route the request to the appropriate server (at another internal IP
address.) This secures your network from direct attack by hackers, and
provides more flexible management by allowing you to change
internal IP addresses without affecting outside access to your
network.