What functions does the W7351B provide?
The W7351B is a broadband IEEE 802.11b compliant wireless access point or base station and a router/ gateway. It connects to your DSL or Cable modem and also provides an Ethernet port to connect to your in-home network. Its integrated Router and Firewall provide NAT, DHCP, and packet filtering services between the local network and the Internet. The W7351B allows wireless multiple LAN users to share a single Internet connection while providing the safety and security of port blocking, packet filtering, and a natural firewall. Static address support, integrated DHCP, PPPoE, and device name support will allow it to connect to nearly any broadband provider whether Cable or DSL based, and at the same time simplify local area network settings. The W7351B provides two levels of security support. First, it masks local users’ IP addresses from others on the Internet making it much more difficult for a hacker to target a machine on your network. Secondly it can block and redirect certain ports