Introduction, Overview, Features and capabilities – Netopia R910 User Manual
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Overview
The Netopia R910 Ethernet Router is a stand-alone, multiprotocol broadband router for connecting diverse local
area networks (LANs) to the Internet and other remote networks. Combining the Netopia R910 with a cable or
DSL modem provides businesses with a low-cost connection to the Internet while retaining the power of a
router. Once your Netopia R910 Ethernet Router is connected to your LAN and an Internet connection device
such as a cable or a DSL modem, and your account is activated by your network ser vice provider, you will have
a high-speed connection between your LAN and the telephone company’s network of high-speed digital
facilities.
This section covers the following topics:
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“Features and capabilities” on page 1-9
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“How to use this guide” on page 1-10
Features and capabilities
The Netopia R910 Ethernet Router provides the following features:
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Always-on connection eliminates dialing and provides lower, more predictable transmission costs.
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Interconnects with cable modems or DSL modems or bridges that have an Ethernet por t.
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Connectivity to suppor t Ethernet LANs via built-in 4-por t 10Base-T hub.
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Suppor t for Network Address Translation (NAT) and MultiNAT, allowing all computers and IP hosts on the
LAN to appear as one or more IP addresses to the ISP on the WAN link.
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Suppor t for DHCP, allowing automatic assignment of IP addresses on the LAN or WAM and simplyfying
configuration and management.
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Suppor t for VPN client and ser ver, suppor ting remote VPN clients as well as providing a single connection
for all or select VPN clients on the LAN. Suppor ts PPTP-based VPN for interoperability with Windows Dial-Up
Networking and IPSec for secure public key encr yption.
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Status lights (LEDs) for easy monitoring and troubleshooting.
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Suppor t for IP routing for Internet and intranet connectivity.
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Suppor t for console-based management over Telnet or serial cable connection.
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Suppor t for remote configuration by your reseller, your network administrator, or technicians at Netopia,
Inc., via IP network.
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Wall-mountable, bookshelf (side-stackable), or desktop-stackable design for effective space usage.