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UPnP

Universal Plug and Play (UPnP) is used to connect devices such as game consoles or printers

that are on the same subnet.

Game consoles such as xBox or PS3 which requires network

connections can use UPnP to be connected to the Internet.

DNS Proxy

By default the router has a Domain Name Service (DNS) running. All DNS resolution is performed

by the router.

1.

In the

Host name of the Broadband Router

text box enter the Host Name for the DNS

Server to be used.

2.

In the

Domain name of the LAN network

text box enter the domain name of the local

network.

3.

Click

Save / Apply

.

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Interface Grouping

The interface group feature allows you to open ports to allow certain Internet applications on the

WAN side to pass through the firewall and enter your LAN. To use this feature, mapping groups

should be created.

To create a new mapping group:

1.

Click

Add

button

If you need to edit an entry, then click

Edit

for that group.

After clicking the

Add

button, the

Port Mapping Configuration

screen appears

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2.

Enter a unique Group name.

3.

Select interfaces from the available interface list and add them to the grouped interface list

using the arrow buttons to create the required mapping of the ports.

4.

Click

Save/Apply

.

LAN Ports

Enable/disable virtual LANs. Virtual LANs are used to enhance security and manage traffic going

to different networks.

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IPSec

Internet Protocol Security (IPSec) allows you to set up secure tunnel access between two IP

addresses. Encryption and key exchange make this a secure way to access remote networks.

Contact your ISP for the necessary information to correctly configure this connection.

Click

Add New Connection

to access the IPSec Settings screen to enter your configurations.

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