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Extensive Protocol Support, Easy Installation and Management - router
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Preliminary Manual for the 108 Mbps Wireless Media Router WGT634U The router incorporates Auto UplinkTM technology. Each Ethernet port will automatically sense whether the Ethernet cable plugged into the port should have a 'normal' connection such as to a PC or an 'uplink' connection such as to a switch or hub. That port will then configure itself to the correct configuration. This feature also eliminates the need to worry about crossover cables, as Auto Uplink will accommodate either type of cable to make the right connection. Extensive Protocol Support The WGT634U Wireless Media Router supports the Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) and Routing Information Protocol (RIP). For further information about TCP/IP, refer to Appendix B, "Network, Routing, Firewall, and Basics" . • IP Address Sharing by NAT The WGT634U Wireless Media Router allows several networked PCs to share an Internet account using only a single IP address, which may be statically or dynamically assigned by your Internet service provider (ISP). This technique, known as NAT, allows the use of an inexpensive single-user ISP account. • Automatic Configuration of Attached PCs by DHCP The WGT634U Wireless Media Router dynamically assigns network configuration information, including IP, gateway, and domain name server (DNS) addresses, to attached PCs on the LAN using the Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP). This feature greatly simplifies configuration of PCs on your local network. • DNS Proxy When DHCP is enabled and no DNS addresses are specified, the router provides its own address as a DNS server to the attached PCs. The router obtains actual DNS addresses from the ISP during connection setup and forwards DNS requests from the LAN. • PPP over Ethernet (PPPoE) PPPoE is a protocol for connecting remote hosts to the Internet over a DSL connection by simulating a dial-up connection. This feature eliminates the need to run a login program such as Entersys or WinPOET on your PC. Easy Installation and Management You can install, configure, and operate the 108 Mbps Wireless Media Router WGT634U within minutes after connecting it to the network. The following features simplify installation and management tasks: Introduction 2-5 Preliminary - Go to http://kbserver.netgear.com/products/wgt634U.asp for final manual