LevelOne FBR-1416 - Manual (Page 5)

FBR-1416 User Guide
Advanced Internet Functions
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Application Level Gateways (ALGs). Applications which use non-standard connec-
tions or port numbers are normally blocked by the Firewall. The ability to define and
allow such applications is provided, to enable such applications to be used normally.
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Virtual Servers. This feature allows Internet users to access Internet servers on your
LAN. The required setup is quick and easy.
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URL Filter. Use the URL Filter to block access to undesirable Web sites by LAN users.
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Logs. Define what data is recorded in the Logs, and optionally send log data to a Syslog
Server. Log data can also be E-mailed to you.
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Firewall. As well as the built-in firewall to protect your LAN, you can define Firewall
Rules to determine which incoming and outgoing traffic should be permitted.
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Dynamic DNS Support. DDNS, when used with the Virtual Servers feature, allows
users to connect to Servers on your LAN using a Domain Name, even if you have a dy-
namic IP address which changes every time you connect.
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VPN Pass through Support. PCs with VPN (Virtual Private Networking) software
using PPTP, L2TP and IPSec are transparently supported - no configuration is required.
LAN Features
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4-Port Switching Hub. The FBR-1416 incorporates a 4-port 10/100BaseT switching
hub, making it easy to create or extend your LAN.
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DHCP Server Support. Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol provides a dynamic IP
address to PCs and other devices upon request. The FBR-1416 can act as a DHCP Server
for devices on your local LAN and WLAN.
Configuration & Management
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Easy Setup. Use your WEB browser from anywhere on the LAN or WLAN for configu-
ration.
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Configuration File Upload/Download. Save (download) the configuration data from
the FBR-1416 to your PC, and restore (upload) a previously-saved configuration file to the
FBR-1416.
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Remote Management. The FBR-1416 can be managed from any PC on your LAN.
And, if the Internet connection exists, it can also (optionally) be configured via the Inter-
net.
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Network Diagnostics. You can use the FBR-1416 to perform a Ping or DNS lookup.
Security Features
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Password - protected Configuration . Optional password protection is provided to
prevent unauthorized users from modifying the configuration data and settings.
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NAT Protection. An intrinsic side effect of NAT (Network Address Translation) tech-
nology is that by allowing all LAN users to share a single IP address, the location and
even the existence of each PC is hidden. From the external viewpoint, there is no network,
only a single device - the FBR-1416.
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Firewall. All incoming data packets are monitored and all incoming server requests are
filtered, thus protecting your network from malicious attacks from external sources.
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Protection against DoS attacks. DoS (Denial of Service) attacks can flood your
Internet connection with invalid packets and connection requests, using so much band-
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