PLANET Internet SOHO Router

XRT-101 / XRT-711

xDSL/Cable Access Router


1. Introduction

Congratulations on the purchase of your new XRT-101/ XRT-711, the Internet Access Server. The Internet Access Server will allow multiple LAN users to share an Internet user account, via an ADSL or Cable modem. Once the Internet Access Server is installed and configured, the Internet is just a click away.

Figure 1: Office to Internet

Alternatively, the Internet Access Server can be used to connect your local LAN to a remote LAN or WAN, via the Internet Access Server's WAN port.


1.1 Internet Access Server Features

The Internet Access Server incorporates many advanced features, carefully designed to provided sophisticated functions while being easy to use.

1.1.1 LAN Features

Ethernet ports XRT-101 The Internet Access Server has 2 Ethernet ports. One (the LAN port) is used to connect to your local LAN. The other (the WAN port) is used to connect to an external LAN, WAN or the Internet. (Internet access requires an ADSL or Cable modem.)
XRT-711 7 Port Switching Hub. The XRT-711 incorporates a 7 port Switching Hub. Both 10BaseT and 100BaseT connections can be used simultaneously.
DHCP Server Support Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol provides a dynamic IP address to PCs and other devices upon request. The Internet Access Server can act as a DHCP Server for devices on your local LAN.
DHCP Client Support On the WAN port, the Internet Access Server can act as a DHCP Client. This allows the use of dynamic IP Addresses on the "External LAN" or WAN.
Multi Segment LAN Support LANs containing one or more segments are supported, via the Internet Access Server's built-in static routing table. If NAT (Network Address Translation) is disabled, the Internet Access Server will function as a static router.

 

1.1.2 Internet Access Features

Shared Internet Access All users on the LAN can access the Internet through the Internet Access Server, 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).
Access Control Feature The Administrator can set restrictions on the Internet Access enjoyed by individual workstations.

ADSL & Cable Modem Support

The Internet Access Server has a 10BaseT Ethernet port for connecting an ADSL or Cable Modem. All popular ADSL and Cable Modems are supported
PPPoE Support Connect to your ISP using PPPoE (PPP over Ethernet), if your ISP uses this method.
Fixed or Dynamic IP Address
On the WAN connection, the Internet Access Server supports both Dynamic IP Address (IP Address is allocated on connection) and Fixed IP Address

 

1.1.3 Configuration & Management

Easy Setup Use your WEB browser from anywhere on the LAN for configuration.
Remote Management The Internet Access Server can be managed from a workstation anywhere on the LAN, using a WEB browser.

 

1.1.4 Advanced Functions

Virtual Servers This feature allows Internet users to access Internet servers on your LAN. The required setup is quick and easy.
User-Defined Virtual Servers Internet users can access non-standard Internet Servers on your LAN by using this feature.
Special Internet Applications Internet applications such as Internet Videoconferencing, Telephony, Games Servers, and other special-purpose Servers are supported.
Exposed Computer One (1) PC on your local LAN can be exposed to the Internet. This allows unrestricted 2-way communication between this PC and servers or users on the Internet.

 

1.1.5 Security Features

Configuration Data Optional password protection is provided to prevent unauthorized users from modifying the configuration
Access Control Features The LAN Administrator can limit Internet and E-Mail access by individual workstations.
Firewall Protection All incoming data packets are monitored and all incoming server requests are filtered, thus protecting your network from malicious attacks from external sources. (This protection is lost if NAT is disabled.)


Firewall Protection

The firewall protection provided by the Internet Access Server is an intrinsic side effect of IP sharing. All users on the LAN share a single external IP address. From the external viewpoint, there is no network, only a single device.

For internal users, the Internet Access Server acts as a "transparent proxy server", translating the multiple internal IP addresses into a single external IP address.

For external requests, any attempt to connect to local resources are blocked. The Internet Access Server will not "reverse translate" from a global IP address to a local IP address.

This type of "Natural" firewall provides an impregnable barrier against malicious attacks.

 

1.1.6 Printing Features -- XRT-711 only

PTP Printing Data Peer to Peer printing for pure Windows network printing. With the printer driver installed, the printer port can be shared to the Windows Network.
LPR Printing Control Features LPR printing support for TCP/IP networks like Windows NT/2000 with LPD printing method.

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