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Chapter 1 introduction – D-Link DI-704 User Manual

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Chapter 1 Introduction

Congratulations on your purchase of the DI-704 Broadband Router. The DI-704 is

specifically designed for Small Office and Home Office needs. It provides a complete

solution for Internet surfing and office resource sharing, and is easy for non-technical users

to configure and operate. Instructions for installing and configuring the DI-704 can be found

in this manual. Before you install and use the DI-704, please read this manual carefully to

fully understand the functions of the DI-704.

1.1 Functions and Features

l Broadband modem and IP sharing

Connects multiple computers to a broadband (cable or DSL) modem or an

Ethernet router to surf the Internet.

l Auto-sensing Ethernet Switch

Equipped with a 4-port 10/100Mb auto-sensing Ethernet switch.

l VPN supported

Supports multiple PPTP sessions and allows setup of a VPN server and VPN

clients.

l Firewall

All unwanted packets from outside intruders are blocked to protect your Intranet.

l DHCP server supported

All of the networked computers can retrieve TCP/IP settings automatically from

the DI-704.

l Web-based configuring

Configurable through any networked computer’s web browser using Netscape or