to accommodate the needs of even large groups of Internet users.
1.1.3 Built-in DHCP Server
The XRouter Aero’s built-in DHCP Server dramatically reduces the amount of
efforts needed for configuration and maintenance by allowing you to automatically
configure the TCP/IP setting over a local area network.
1.1.4 Built-in 4-Port Switched Ethernet Hub
In addition to providing Internet sharing capability, the XRouter Aero also
functions as an N-way switched Ethernet hub, which offers four 10/100Mbps
switched RJ-45 ports that allow you to connect a series of computers to form a
small LAN. One uplink port is provided for cascading to more hubs and switches.
1.1.5 Wireless Connectivity
The XRouter Aero includes a built-in Direct Sequence Spread Spectrum (DSSS)
Access Point (AP) that facilitates a high-rate wireless LAN network. XRouter Aero
also provides a bridge between wired Ethernet and wireless LAN networks. It
provides connectivity between wired Ethernet networks and desktop and
notebook computers with 802.11b-equipped wireless cards. XRouter Aero follows
industry standard 802.11b, which makes it compatible with any standard wireless
cards. In situations where more than one XRouter Aero is used, a
802.11b-compliant notebook computer can roam from XRouter Aero to XRouter
Aero, significantly increasing the range of the wireless LAN.
XRouter Aero has the following wireless features:
Tangle-free networking environment without cables
IEEE802.11b compliant RF connectivity
An 11Mbps data rate for fast operation
Extensive indoor (50m @ 11Mbps) and outdoor (250m @ 11Mbps)
range
Single antenna diversity system with swivel neck for best reception
Fourteen channels to allow for overlapping ranges for seamless
roaming
1.1.6 Easy Configuration
The XRouter Aero can be configured through a popular Web browser, and it
features web-based management for a simple, intuitive set up. It is compatible
with most major operating systems (MacOS, Windows OS and Linux). It allows for
remote administration for convenience and tech support.
1.1.7 Security
The XRouter Aero provides firewall-like security through NAT (Network Address
Translation) to prevent unauthorized Internet users from accessing internal files.
NAT translates private local IP addresses into a global IP address on the Internet,
allowing a group of Internet users to share a single ISP account. XRouter Aero
also supports 40-Bit WEP (Wired Equivalent Privacy) encryption for transfering
files between wireless computers and the XRouter Aero. Also, XRouter Aero runs
