NetComm NB2800 - Manual (Page 43)

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Q: What operating systems does NetComm NB2800 Router series support?
The NetComm NB2800 Router uses standard TCP/IP protocol. It can be operated as long as
you have TCP/IP protocol installed on your operating system (For example: Windows 9x,
Windows NT, Windows 2000, Windows XP, etc.)
Q: Can I use multiple E-mail accounts if I use NetComm NB2800 Router?
Yes, you can. Some people think having one Internet account means that they can have only one
E-mail account. However, E-mail is set by mailbox accounts and different to the account you use
to connect to your ISP. If you want more E-mail accounts, you can contact your ISP or you can
browse the Internet to apply for free E-mail accounts.
Q: Can Internet users access LAN computers?
The NetComm NB2800 Router uses NAT to route all in/out band packets. All external users can
only see the IP of the NetComm NB2800 Router but cannot access LAN computers. The LAN
computers are well protected with the NetComm NB2800 Router’s natural firewall (NAT). You
can allow Internet users access to specific computers by using the Port Forwarding, DMZ Host
and Special Application options.
Q: When should I use DMZ host?
Enable DMZ host when you want to have unrestricted communication between your computer
and the Internet, for example, playing Internet game (i.e. Ages of Empire) or having multimedia
conference (i.e. NetMeeting).
Q: Does the NetComm NB2800 Router support PPTP of VPN packets pass through?
Yes. The NetComm NB2800 Router supports single session PPTP pass through.
Q: Does the NetComm NB2800 Router series support IPsec?
Yes. The NetComm NB2800 Router supports single session IPsec pass through.