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Chapter1 introduction, 1 features, Chapter 1 introduction – PLANET XRT-401E User Manual

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Chapter1 Introduction

Congratulations on purchasing PLANET XRT-401E. This Broadband Router is a

cost-effective IP Sharing Router that enables multiple users to share the Internet through

an ADSL or cable modem. Simply configure your Internet connection settings in XRT-401E

and plug your PC to the LAN port and you're ready to share files and access the Internet.

As your network grows, you can connect another hub or switch to the router’s LAN ports,

allowing you to easily expand your network. XRT-401E provides a total solution for the

Small Business (SMB) and the Small Office/Home Office (SOHO) markets, giving you an

instant network today, and the flexibility to handle tomorrow's expansion and speed.

1.1 Features

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Firewall/Security Features
Š Built in NAT firewall with Stateful Packet Inspection for DoS (Denial of Service)

attacks

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Client Filtering by IP address with time schedule

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URL Filtering: Keyword based URL Filter to block access to undesirable Web sites
by LAN users

Š MAC

Control

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Advanced Internet Functions
Š Virtual Servers: This feature allows Internet users to access Internet servers on

your LAN. The required setup is quick and easy

Š Special Internet Applications: Applications, which use non-standard connections

or port numbers, are normally blocked by the Firewall. The ability to define and
allow such applications is provided, to enable such applications to be used
normally

Š Port Mapping: The Port Mapping allows you to re-direct a particular range of

service port numbers (from the Internet/WAN ports) to a particular LAN IP address.
It helps you to host some servers behind the router NAT firewall

Š ALG (Application Layer Gateway): You can select to enable “Application Layer

Gateway” of an application and then the router will let that application correctly
pass though the NAT gateway

Š DMZ Support: XRT-401E can translate public IP address 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

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LAN Features
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With four Auto-Negotiation, Auto MDI/MDI-X Ethernet ports. XRT-401E eliminates
most cabling inconvenience. One (the WAN port, 10/100Base-TX) is connected to
your DSL or Cable modem. The other 4 (LAN port) are used to connect to local
LAN

Š DHCP Server Support: Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol provides a dynamic

IP address to PCs and other devices upon request. XRT-401E can act as a DHCP
Server for devices on your local LAN

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Configuration & Management
Š Easy Setup: Built-In configuration wizard helps users to complete network

installation in a very short time via standard Internet browsers such as Microsoft
Internet Explorer, Netscape Communicator…etc

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