ALFA NETWORK AIP-W505 - Manual (Page 17)

C HAPTER 1 | Introduction
Description of Capabilities
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◆ Easy setup through a Web browser on any operating system that
supports TCP/IP.
◆ Compatible with all popular Internet applications.
In addition, the 11n Router offers full network management capabilities
through an easy-to-configure web interface.
A PPLICATIONS
Many advanced networking features are provided by the 11n Router:
◆ Wired LAN — The 11n Router provides connectivity to wired
10/100 Mbps devices, making it easy to create a network in small
offices or homes.
◆ Internet Access — This device supports Internet access through a
WAN connection. Since many DSL providers use PPPoE to establish
communications with end users, the 11n Router includes built-in clients
for these protocols, eliminating the need to install these services on
your computer.
◆ Shared IP Address — The 11n Router provides Internet access for up
to 253 users via a single shared IP address. Using only one ISP
account, multiple users on your network can browse the Web at the
same time.
◆ Virtual Server — If you have a fixed IP address, you can set the 11n
Router to act as a virtual host for network address translation. Remote
users access various services at your site using a constant IP address.
Then, depending on the requested service (or port number), the 11n
Router can route the request to the appropriate server (at another
internal IP address). This secures your network from direct attack by
hackers, and provides more flexible management by allowing you to
change internal IP addresses without affecting outside access to your
network.
◆ DMZ Host Support — Allows a networked computer to be fully
exposed to the Internet. This function is used when NAT and firewall
security prevent an Internet application from functioning correctly.
◆ Security — The 11n Router supports security features that deny
Internet access to specified users, or filter all requests for specific
services the administrator does not want to serve. WPA (Wi-Fi
Protected Access) and MAC filtering provide security over the wireless
network.
◆ Virtual Private Network (VPN) Passthrough — The 11n Router
supports the passthrough of three of the most commonly used VPN
protocols – IPsec, PPTP, and L2TP. These protocols allow remote users
to establish a secure connection to their corporate network. If your
service provider supports VPNs, then these protocols can be used to
create an authenticated and encrypted tunnel for passing secure data
over the Internet (i.e., a traditionally shared data network). The VPN-