Introduction, Overview, Features and capabilities – Netopia 4541 User Manual
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Introduction 1-1
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Overview
The Netopia 4541/4542 ADSL Router is a full-featured, stand-alone DSL router for connecting diverse local
area networks (LANs) to the Internet and other remote networks. The Netopia 4541/4542 ADSL Router uses a
high per formance telecommunications line to provide your whole network with a high-speed connection to the
outside world. Model 4541 is designed for Nor th American users; model 4542 is designed for non-Nor th
American users. Both suppor t the same features.
This section covers the following topics:
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“Features and capabilities” on page 1-1
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“How to use this guide” on page 1-2
Features and capabilities
The Netopia 4541/4542 ADSL Router provides the following features:
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Suppor t for IP routing for Internet and Intranet connectivity
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ADSL WAN inter face suppor ts symmetric data rates from 144 kbps to 2.32 Mbps
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Built-in VPN features offer secure Internet connections between remote offices and travelers
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Built-in firewall protects LAN resources from Internet intruders
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Suppor t for Ethernet LANs with multiple Ethernet IP subnets
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10/100-Base T Ethernet por t connects easily to an existing LAN hub
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Interoperable with a wide array of DSLAM equipment
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Console-based Telnet client
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UNIX syslog client
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Status lights (LEDs) for easy monitoring and troubleshooting
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Suppor t for Console-based management
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NAT/NATP, multi-NAT, and DHCP for security and convenience
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Wall-mountable, Bookshelf (Side-stackable), or Desktop-stackable design for efficient space usage