Contents
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Contents
Chapter 1
About This Manual
Audience, Scope, Conventions, and Formats
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1-1
How to Use This Manual
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1-2
How to Print this Manual
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1-3
Chapter 2
Introduction
About the Router
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2-1
Key Features
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2-1
A Powerful, True Firewall
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2-2
802.11 Standards-based Wireless Networking
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2-2
Easy Installation and Management
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2-3
Protocol Support
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2-3
Virtual Private Networking (VPN)
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2-5
Content Filtering
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2-5
Auto Sensing and Auto Uplink™ LAN Ethernet Connections
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2-5
What’s in the Box?
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2-5
The Router’s Front Panel
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2-6
The Router’s Rear Panel
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2-7
Chapter 3
Connecting the Router to the Internet
What You Need Before You Begin
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3-1
ADSL Microfilter Requirements
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3-1
ADSL Microfilter
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3-1
ADSL Microfilter with Built-In Splitter
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3-2
Ethernet Cabling Requirements
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3-2
Computer Hardware Requirements
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3-2
LAN Configuration Requirements
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3-2
Internet Configuration Requirements
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