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LW2100AP User's Manual
Version 1.4
2002.05.14
Chapter 1 Overview of the system
1.1 Introduction
The LW2100AP delivers the freedom to configure the network without wire and functions as an
IEEE 802.3 Ethernet-based Residential Gateway. It provides 10/100 Dual Speed Ethernet port
for a DSL Modem, Cable Modem, or other Broadband access device and one 10M Ethernet port
for connection to a home or small office network.
LW2100AP can forward all packet between local and Internet such as ICMP, FTP, Real Audio,
Quake, H.225 packet. Also support virtual server(DMZ server) that forward incoming packet to
specified LAN host system.
LW2100AP supports DHCP server to setup network configuration for each local PC dynamically.
LW2100AP use graphical user interface(web-browser) to setup, check system status, change
password, and upgrade system image.
The LW2100AP has one local 10Mbps Ethernet port and one 10/100Mbps Dual Speed Ethernet
global port. The local port can be connected directly to a single computer or it can be
connected to an Ethernet hub or switch to provide Internet Sharing and Firewall protection to a
local area network. The global port can be connected to any Cable, DSL, or Broadband modem
with an Ethernet port.
Unlike proxy server or NAT software that requires the software server to remain visible on the
Internet, no local computers are directly and externally visible when using the LW2100AP.
Integrated DHCP services allow up to 63 users to get their IP address automatically on boot up
from the LW2100AP.
The LW2100AP can be set to allow separate FTP, Web, and Multiplayer game servers to share
the same Internet-visible IP address while still protecting the servers and local users from
hackers.
Copyright© 2002 LG Electronics Inc., LTD.
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