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DSL-502T ADSL Router User's Guide 1 Introduction This section provides a brief description of the Router, its associated technologies and a list of Router features. Router Description and Operation The DSL-502T Router is designed to provide a simple and cost-effective ADSL Internet connection for a private Ethernet network. The Router combines high-speed ADSL Internet connection, IP routing management for the LAN in one package. The Router is easy to install and use. The DSL-502T connects to an Ethernet LAN or computers via standard Ethernet ports. The ADSL connection is made using ordinary telephone line with standard connectors. Multiple workstations can be networked and connected to the Internet using a single Wide Area Network (WAN) interface and single global IP address. The advanced security enhancements, packet filtering and port redirection, can help protect your network from potentially devastating intrusions by malicious agents from outside your network. ADSL Asymmetric Digital Subscriber Line (ADSL) is a broadband network technology that utilizes standard twisted-pair copper wire telephone lines to enable broadband high-speed digital data transmission and bandwidth hungry applications for business and residential customers. ADSL routers and modems provide faster downloads and more reliable connectivity to the user without loss of quality or disruption of voice/fax telephone capabilities. ADSL service operates at speeds of up to 8 Mbps downstream and up to 640 Kbps upstream. A secure dedicated point-to-point connection is established between the user and the central office of the service provider. 1