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Chapter 1 overview, Product features, Roduct – PLANET GRT-501 User Manual

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Chapter 1 Overview

The Planet new SHDSL family member GRT-501 is the G.SHDSL.bis router that complies
with ITU-T G.991.2 standard and provides affordable, flexible, efficient Internet access
solution for SOHO and Small Medium Business environment. The GRT-501 supports
business-class, multi-range from 192kbps to 5.7Mbps (2-wire) symmetric data rates and
also can be connected as the LAN-to-LAN network connection at the distance up to 6.7km
(4.2 miles) by using existing telephone copper wires.

The Planet GRT-501 is integrated high-end Bridging/Routing capabilities with advanced
functions of DMZ, Virtual Server, and VPN pass-through. And because of the network
environment growing rapidly, Virtual LAN has become more and more important feature in
internetworking industry. The GRT-501 supports IEEE 802.1Q VLAN over ATM network.

With the built-in Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP) and web-based
management, the GRT-501 offers an easy-to-use, platform-independent management and
configuration facility. And the GRT-501 also provides Command-Line Interface; it can be
accessed via Telnet and the console port. The network administrator can manage the
device by proper way.

Product Features

„ High Speed Symmetric Data Transmission:The GRT-501 supports the latest

G.SHDSL.bis technology, provides the higher symmetric data rate up to 5.7 Mbps on
2 wires.

„ CO and CPE side Support:Provide the back-to-back connection.

„ IEEE 802.1Q VLAN Support:The GRT-501 supports the IEEE 802.1Q Tagged

VLAN, it offer significant benefit in terms with efficient use of bandwidth, flexibility,
performance and security

„ Bridge and Router Mode:The GRT-501 supports two connection modes. Currently,

it comes pre-configured with routing mode. Note that, routing mode and bridging
mode cannot be used simultaneously.

„ Virtual Server:This feature allows Internet users to access Internet servers on your

LAN. The required setup is quick and easy.

„ VPN Pass through Support:PCs with VPN (Virtual Private Networking) software

using PPTP, L2TP and IPSec are transparently supported - no configuration is
required.

„ DMZ Support:The GRT-501 can translate public IP addresses to private IP address

to allow unrestricted 2-way communication with Servers or individual users on the
Internet. This provides the most flexibility to run programs, which could be
incompatible in NAT environment.

„ RIPv1/v2 Routing:It supports RIPv1/v2 routing protocol for routing capability.

„ Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP):It is an easy way to remotely

manage the router via SNMPv1/v2.