Compaq CP-2E - Manual (Page 8)

Introduction
iPAQ Connection Point CP-2E User Guide 1–1
1
Introduction
Congratulations! As the owner of a new Compaq iPAQ Connection Point
CP-2E, you are taking advantage of the most advanced network
technology available to manage your home or small office network. The
iPAQ Connection Point will be the focal point of your network, providing
secure broadband Internet connectivity to all of your networked
computers and devices.
This guide is designed to help you:
> Understand the networking features of your iPAQ Connection Point
CP-2E
> Install the product correctly
> Find additional information, as needed
Features and Benefits
Share a Single High-Speed Internet Connection
> Network address translation (NAT) allows a single public IP
address to be shared across many devices
> DHCP server automatically provides up to 253 IP addresses on the
local area network
> Supports dynamic IP, static IP, and PPPoE connections via an
external DSL or cable modem, providing high-speed Internet
access (up to 50 times faster than a 56K modem)
> MAC Spoofing makes connection easy to those ISPs that register
MAC addresses