Star Tech Development BR4100DC - Manual (Page 5)

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Chapter 1: Introduction
Thank you for purchasing a StarTech.com four-port Ethernet broadband router. Now you
can configure multiple users to share one high-speed xDSL or cable Internet connection.
With 20 Mbits/sec LAN-to-WAN throughput and the ability to add hubs or switches to
expand your network, this router is ideal for small or home offices (SOHOs) or medium-
sized businesses.
Features
• Allows multiple users to share a single Internet line
• Supports up to 253 users (through switches and hubs)
• Provides LAN-to-WAN throughput of up to 20 Mbits/sec
• Works with Cable or xDSL modems
• Allows you to access private LAN servers from a public network
• Supports DHCP Server/Client for easy setup
• Supports advanced features such as: DMZ, Virtual Servers, Access Control, Firewall,
and Bridge Mode
• Allows you to monitor the router through DHCP Client Log, Security Log, and
Device/Connection Status
• Allows configuration and upgrades from remote site over the Internet
• Backed by StarTech.com’s two-year warranty
Before You Begin
To ensure a quick and easy router installation, please read through this section carefully
before attempting to install your router.
Minimum Requirements
• An external xDSL or cable modem with an RJ-45 Ethernet port
• Each of the computers you want to connect to the router must be equipped with a
10 or 100 Mbits/sec Ethernet NIC and a web browser (Internet Explorer 4.0 or higher,
or Netscape Navigator 4.7 or higher)
• StarTech.com does not provide Internet access with this product. Internet access must
be purchased separately through an Internet Service Provider.