Router

D-Link, the networking solutions provider, recently launched its new ADSL 2+ Router, GLB-502T, designed to provide a simple and cost-effective ADSL internet connection for individual computers through either the Ethernet or USB ports, or to bridge your Ethernet LAN to the internet.


The GLB-502T combines high-speed ADSL technology and a robust router in one compact device. This product supports 8 PVCs and enables users to access data, voice and video simultaneously. The GLB-502T can achieve upstream data rates of 1Mbps and downstream data rates of 22 Mbps. It has in-built ADSL POTS splitter which separates voice and data at the customer premise. Thus, the ADSL line can be directly and seamlessly terminated on the unit.

For small office environments, the GLB-502T allows multiple users on the LAN to access the internet concurrently through a single internet account. This provides internet access to everyone in the office for the price of a single account. NAT improves network security in effect by hiding the private network behind one global IP address. NAT address mapping can also be used to link two IP domains via a LAN-to-LAN connection.

The static routing feature is used to define a specific route that will always be used for data traffic from your LAN to a specific destination, either within the same LAN (for example, to another router or a server) or outside your network (to a ISP defined default gateway for instance).

It provides a secure web-based management interface with administrative and restricted access, to remotely configure and monitor the device. The touter's management software may also be remotely accessed by telnet.

The router is built in POTS splitter, easy to configure and GLB-502T is available in the market at an approximate street price of Rs 1,600 (plus taxes).

D-Link Unveils ADSL 2+ Router, GLB-502T, for Soho