Chapter 1 | introduction – SMC Networks SMC8013WG User Manual

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CHAPTER 1 | Introduction

Congratulations on your purchase of the EZ Connect™ Wireless Cable Modem Gateway. SMC is
proud to provide you with a powerful yet simple communication device for connecting your

local area network (LAN) to the Internet.

1.1 | Features and Benefits

EZ 3-Click Installation Wizard - A new and improved way to install your Gateway

Modem. In 3 simple clicks, you will be connected to the Internet.

• Internet connection to cable modem service via an integrated cable modem port
• Local network connection via 10/100 Mbps Ethernet ports or 11/22 Mbps wireless

interface.

• 802.11b Turbo Compliant - interoperable with multiple vendors.

• DHCP for dynamic IP configuration, and DNS for domain name mapping.
• Firewall with Stateful Packet Inspection, client privileges, hacker prevention, DoS, and

NAT.

• Virtual Private Network (VPN) support using PPTP, L2TP, or IPSec pass-through
• User-definable application sensing tunnel supports applications requiring multiple

connections

• Built-in Parental controls allow you to limit certain web sites – configurable by time

and date.

• Email alerts when the users network is being compromised
• Easy setup through a web browser on any operating system that supports TCP/IP

• Compatible with all popular Internet applications

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