Shares your single broadband Internet account with up to 4 computers Supports PPTP PPPo E IPSec pass through protocols & DHCP client & server Uses the built-in switch to share files & peripherals Provides dedicated bandwidth to each computer in your network enabling error-free data transmission Protects your computer & network against unauthorized access with NAT firewall Logs attempted intrusions into your network Lets you access your network from remote locations with VPN Adds more computers to your network through the uplink port Works with Mac computers & PCs Also supports computers running Linux or Unix OS Configures easily via your web browser or Easy Install Wizard Life-time warranty & free technical support The Belkin 4-Port Cable DSL Gateway Router lets you easily share your cable or DSL modems connection to the Internet with all your connected computers. Along with the convenience of networking youll enjoy the advantages of broadband Internet access without the expense of additional service connections & extra modems. The Router provides top-level security to your network with a NAT firewall that locks out would-be hackers & youll also be able to restrict access on any or all of the computers on the network. Using VPN Virtual Private Networking the Router can be configured to allow remote access to the network by authorized users. The integrated switch means that you can directly connect 4 desktop PCs or notebooks. Every port of the switch automatically senses the right speed & fullhalf duplex mode & Auto Uplink technology automatically adjusts for straight-through or crossover cables. A constant data-stream is guaranteed by flow-control according to the IEEE802.3x standard. Connecting to the wired router is easy whether you have Windows or Mac computers by using the Easy Install Wizard enabling any computer user to easily distribute MP3s digital movies & photos. Port Forwarding controls make it simple to communicate using multimedia applications such as web services & online Internet gaming.