Planet Technology XRT-501 User Manual
Internet Broadband Router
xDSL / Cable Modem
XRT-501
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various Internet application are often seen in daliy life. Responding to the
trends of Internet activities and security, PLANET now brings you the XRT-
501, a solution for high speed Internet access and worry-free for surfing
on the net.
XRT-501
Applications
Internet Connection with Firewall
XRT-501 WAN port can be connected to the Internet through either
an xDSL or Cable Modem, and provides the ability to act as a regular
router (NAT disabled and static route) to route the network traffic to a
specific destination host. With the assistance of a DDNS client, SOHO
users with a dynamic IP may build their own websites and ftp servers.
With features such as add-on virtual servers, special applications,
UPnP and DMZ supports, users can enjoy the trouble-free Internet
communication.
With easy integration and full compatibility of existing network
infrastructures, the PLANET XRT-501 comprises a 4-Port Auto-Sensing,
Auto-MDI / MDI-X 10/100/1000Mbps switch, and a 10/100/1000Mbps
WAN port for providing Internet access for both Servers and workstations.
Via the User-Friendly management interface, the XRT-501 can be managed
by workstations running standard web browsers. With built-in connection
wizard (DHCP, fixed IP, PPPoE, PPTP, L2TP, SingTel RAS, Telstra Big Pond),
which are optimized for different ISP environment around the world and
various DDNS client support, the PLANET XRT-501 is able to use the most
common connection types, and meet the most demanding of Internet
application requirements.
Furthermore, the XRT-501 provides DHCP server, Virtual Server, DMZ,
PPTP / IPSec / L2TP pass through, and URL filtering capability. For overall
network security, the XRT-501 integrates User-Defined access control and
Policy-Based controls plus SPI firewall protection for offering high efficiency
and extensive protection for your network.
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Data Sheet
Key Features
XRT-501
INTERNET ACCESS FEATURES
All Gigabit Ports Support.• With five Auto-negotiation
and Auto MDI / MDI-X Ethernet ports, the XRT-501
eliminates the most inconvenient of cabling. One WAN port,
10/100/1000Base-T, is connected to user’s DSL or Cable
modem, and the other four LAN ports, 10/100/1000Base-T, are
used to connect to local LAN.
Shared Internet Access.• All users on the LAN can access
the Internet through the XRT-501 using only a single external
IP Address. The local (invalid) IP Addresses are hidden from
external sources. This process is called NAT (Network Address
Translation).
• Fixed, PPPoE, Dynamic, and Direct Connection Support.
Various WAN connections are supported by the XRT-501.
ADVANCED INTERNET FUNCTIONS
Internet Communication Applications.• The XRT-501 supports
Internet communication applications, such as interactive Games,
Telephony, and Conferencing applications, which are often
difficult to use while being behind a Firewall
Special Internet Applications.• Using non-standard
connections or port numbers are normally blocked by the
Firewall. The ability to define and allow such applications is
provided for enabling them to be used normally.
Virtual Servers.• This feature allows Internet users to access
Internet servers on your LAN. The required setup is quick and
easy.
DMZ Support.• The XRT-501 can translate public IP addresses
to private IP addresses for allowing unrestricted two ways
communication with Servers or individual users on the Internet.
This provides the most flexibility to run programs, which are
incompatible with Firewalls.
URL Filter.• Keyword based of URL Filter blocks access to
undesirable Websites by LAN users.
LAN FEATURES
DHCP Server Support.• Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol
provides a dynamic IP address to PCs and other devices upon
request. The XRT-501 can act as a DHCP Server for devices on
your local LAN
PC Database.• All LAN users can be added manually or
discovered automatically by the XRT-501, through this builtin user database, administrators are able to have a centralized
networking management.
Routing.• LANs containing one or more segments are supported
via RIP1 (Routing Information Protocol) support and built-in
static routing table.
CONFIGURATION & MANAGEMENT
Easy Setup.• The built-in configuration wizard helps users to
complete network installation in a very short time via standard
Internet browsers such as Microsoft Internet Explorer, Netscape
Communicator etc.
Remote Management.• The XRT-501 can be managed from
any PC on LAN or via the Internet anywhere around the world.
UPnP Support.• UPnP (Universal Plug and Play) allows
automatic discovery and configuration of XRT-501. UPnP is
supported by Windows ME, XP, or later.
Logs.• It provides system log and security log, and log can be
saved or mailed to a specific account.
Configuration File Upload / Download.• Save (download) the
configuration data from the XRT-501 to user’s PC and restore
(upload) a previously saved configuration file to the XRT-501.
Packet Capture Utility.• The XRT-501 provides Easy Installation
Utility via enabling the capture packet function on the Web UI
for monitoring the LAN or WAN traffic, and also sends capture
log to the specific client which installed capture tools.
Firewall.• It supports Stateful Packet Inspection firewall for DoS
(Denial of Service) attacks.
Dynamic DNS Support.• With the Virtual Servers feature, users
are allowed to connect to Servers on your LAN by using a
Domain Name, even have a dynamic IP address which changes
every time while connecting.
VPN Pass-Through Support.• PCs with VPN (Virtual Private
Networking) software using PPTP, L2TP and IPSec are
transparently supported. No configuration is required.
Access Control.• With the Access Control feature, you can
assign LAN users to different groups, and determine which
Internet services are available to each group.
Password Protected Configuration.• Optional password
protection is provided to prevent unauthorized users from
modifying the configuration data and settings.
Data Sheet
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