Asus RX3141 - Manual (Page 2)

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Table of Contents
1 Introduction ..............................................1
1.1 Features ................................................................................................................1
1.2 System Requirements ..........................................................................................1
1.3 Using this Document ............................................................................................2
1.3.1 Notational conventions...............................................................................2
1.3.2 Typographical conventions ........................................................................2
1.3.3 Special messages ......................................................................................2
2 Getting to Know RX3141 .........................3
2.1 Parts List ...............................................................................................................3
2.2 Hardware Features...............................................................................................3
2.3 Software Features ................................................................................................3
2.3.1 NAT Features .............................................................................................3
2.3.2 Firewall Features........................................................................................4
2.3.2.1 Stateful Packet Inspection .............................................................4
2.3.2.2 Packet Filtering – ACL (Access Control List)................................4
2.3.2.3 Defense against DoS Attacks........................................................4
2.4.1.1 Application Level Gateway (ALG) .................................................5
2.4.1.2 Log..................................................................................................5
2.4 Finding Your Way Around ....................................................................................6
2.4.1 Front Panel .................................................................................................6
2.4.2 Rear Panel..................................................................................................7
2.4.3 Bottom View ...............................................................................................8
2.5 Placement Options ...............................................................................................9
2.5.1 Desktop Placement....................................................................................9
2.5.2 Magnet Mount Instructions.........................................................................9
2.5.3 Wall Mount Instructions:.............................................................................9
3 Quick Start Guide...................................11
3.1 Part 1 — Connecting the Hardware...................................................................11
3.1.1 Step 1. Connect an ADSL or a cable modem.........................................11
3.1.2 Step 2. Connect computers or a Network. ..............................................11
3.1.3 Step 3. Attach the AC adapter. ................................................................12
3.1.4 Step 4. Power on RX3141, the ADSL or cable modem and power up
your computers.........................................................................................12
3.2 Part 2 — Configuring Your Computers..............................................................13