Introduction, Overview, Features and capabilities – Netopia R7200 User Manual
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Overview
The Netopia R7200 SDSL Router is a full-featured, stand-alone, multiprotocol router for connecting diverse local
area networks (LANs) to the Internet and other remote networks. Once your Netopia R7200 SDSL Router is
connected to your computer, and your account is activated by your network ser vice provider, you will have a fast
Symmetric Digital Subscriber Line (SDSL) connection between your PC or LAN and the telephone company’s
network of high-speed digital facilities.
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 R7200 SDSL Router provides the following features:
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Cer tified for use with the Speedlink™ access concentrator from Nokia
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Suppor t for IP and IPX routing for Internet and intranet connectivity
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IP address ser ving (over Ethernet or a WAN link) that allows local or remote network nodes to acquire an IP
address automatically and dynamically from a designated pool of available addresses
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Multi-speed symmetrical transmission from 192 Kbps up to 1.5 Mbps to provide scalability without
additional equipment investment
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All digital, continuous-availability networking, eliminating dialing and providing lower, more predictable
transmission costs
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Connectivity to Ethernet LANs via a built-in 8-por t 10Base-T hub with uplink por t
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Status lights (LEDs) for easy monitoring and troubleshooting
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Suppor t for console-based management over Telnet or serial cable connection
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Suppor t for remote configuration by your reseller, your network administrator, or technicians at Netopia,
Inc., via external modem or via IP network
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Wall-mountable, bookshelf (side-stackable), or desktop-stackable design for efficient space usage
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Smar tIP™, making it simple and economical to connect a workgroup of users to the Internet or a remote IP
network by using Network Address Translation and a single IP address
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AppleTalk suppor t (available as a separate add-on AppleTalk kit, including a firmware feature set
enhancement and custom HD-15 dual RJ-11 PhoneNET® connector), allowing for LocalTalk-to-Ethernet
routing, assigning IP addresses to Macintosh users (MacIP), IP functionality for LocalTalk users, and AURP