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Aolynk WDR814(I)g ADSL2+ Wireless Router User Manual A FAQ
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DNS (Domain name service): DNS is a protocol which translates a Domain Name to
IP Addresses that Internet host can handle. Addressing systems using Domain name,
like www.yahoo.com, is easier to use than an IP address, such as 204.71.177.70.
Q: What operating systems does ADSL Wireless Router series support?
ADSL Wireless Router uses standard TCP/IP protocol, it can work as long as you
have the TCP/IP protocol installed in your operating system (For example: Windows
9x, Windows NT, Windows 2000, etc.)
Q: Can I use multiple E-mail accounts if I use ADSL Wireless Router?
Yes, you can. Some people think having one Internet account mean that they can only
have one E-mail account. However, E-mail is set by mailbox accounts and is different
from the account you use to connect to your ISP. If you want more E-mail accounts,
you should contact your ISP or you can browse the Internet to apply for a free E-mail
account.
Q: Can Internet users access LAN computers?
ADSL Wireless Router uses NAT to route all in/out packets. All external users can only
see the IP of the ADSL Wireless Router and cannot access LAN computers. The LAN
computers are well protected with the ADSL Wireless Router
’s natural firewall.
Q: When should I use DMZ host?
Enable DMZ host when you want to have unrestricted communication between your
PC and the Internet, for example, playing Internet games (i.e. Ages of Empire) or
having multimedia conferences (i.e. NetMeeting).
Q: Does the ADSL Wireless Router support PPTP of VPN packets pass
through?
Yes. ADSL Wireless Router supports single session PPTP pass through.
Q: Does the ADSL Wireless Router series support IPsec?
Yes. ADSL Wireless Router supports single session IPsec pass through.