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Chapter1 introduction, 1 features – PLANET XRT-501 User Manual

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Chapter1 Introduction

Congratulations on purchasing PLANET XRT-501. This XRT-501 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-501 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-501 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

Internet Access Features

All Gigabit Ports Support With 5 Auto-negotiation, Auto MDI/MDI-X Ethernet ports.
XRT-501 eliminates most cabling inconvenience. One WAN port, 10/100/1000Base-T is
connected to your DSL or Cable modem. The other 4 LAN port, 10/100/1000Base-T are
used to connect to local LAN.

Shared Internet Access All users on the LAN can access the Internet through the
XRT-501 using only a single external IP Address. The local (invalid) IP Addresses are
hidden from external sources. This process is called NAT (Network Address
Translation).

Fixed, PPPoE, Dynamic, and Direct Connection Support Various WAN connections
are supported by XRT-501.

Advanced Internet Functions

Internet Communication Applications. XRT-501 supports for Internet
communication applications, such as interactive Games, Telephony, and Conferencing
applications, which are often difficult to use when behind a Firewall

Special Internet Applications. Using 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.

Virtual Servers Support. This feature allows Internet users to access Internet servers
on your LAN. The required setup is quick and easy.

DMZ. Support. XRT-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 are incompatible with
Firewalls.

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

Firewall. It supports Stateful Packet Inspection firewall for DoS (Denial of Service)
attacks.

Dynamic DNS Support. When used with the Virtual Servers feature, allows users to
connect to Servers on your LAN using a Domain Name, even if you have a dynamic IP
address which changes every time you connect.

VPN Pass through Support. PCs with VPN (Virtual Private Networking) software
using PPTP, L2TP and IPSec are transparently supported - no configuration is
required.

Access Control .Using the Access Control feature, you can assign LAN users to
different groups, and determine which Internet services are available to each group.

Password protected Configuration. Optional password protection is provided to
prevent unauthorized users from modifying the configuration data and settings.

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