Technicolor - Thomson 210i - Manual (Page 7)

SpeedTouch 210i
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DHCP Support (Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol)
DHCP (Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol) allows IP addresses to be automatically
and dynamically assigned to hosts on your network.
Networking Compatibility
The SpeedTouch 210i is compatible with remote access products from other companies
such as Ascend, Cisco, and 3Com. Additionally, Microsoft Windows 95, 98, 2000, and
Windows NT remote access capability are all supported.
Firmware Upgrade (TFTP) Server
Using this server and the Firmware Upgrade Utility software, you may easily upgrade to
the latest firmware whenever enhanced features are added.
Web (HTTP) Server
A Web browser is the most common tool used to surf the Internet. You may use
Microsoft Internet Explorer or any Netscape browser to configure the Router. It’s as easy
as surfing a Website.
Remote Access Server (RAS)
RAS provides remote dial-in access services for home workers, branch offices, or
telecommuters. SpeedTouch 210i routers offer 10 dial-in user profiles, including an
authentication mechanism through CHAP/PAP and Calling Line Identification (CLID),
secure callback functions, and 16 Lan-to-Lan Dialer Profiles.
Domain Name Server (DNS) Proxy
The DNS proxy maintains a DNS cache, including a mapping table between domain
names and IP addresses. The proxy also remembers DNS query packets sent through the
router and saves them into its own DNS cache. For enhanced speed, when a DNS query
packet enters the router, the proxy searches its local DNS cache. If matched, the router
sends an answer to the host that sent the DNS query packet. Only unmatched DNS
queries require querying a WAN Domain Name Server.