LINDY Broadband Router - easily share a single ADSL/Cable broadband internet connection between several computers!When used in conjunction with your existing ADSL/Cable Modem, this fully featured IP Sharing ADSL/Cable Router allows you to easily share a single broadband internet connection between several computers. The built-in 4 Port Ethernet Switch allows up to 4 computers to be connected directly to the Router, and provides all the features of a normal LAN (Local Area Network) such as file and printer sharing. Further expansion for up to 253 broadband internet users is also possible by connecting additional inexpensive network hubs.Here's the technical bit:Simply connects to your existing ADSL/Cable modem via an RJ-45 Fast Ethernet port (Note: This router is not compatible with USB modems)Allows up to 253 users to share a single broadband internet connectionWAN (Wide Area Network) Port: 10/100 Fast Ethernet for connection to ADSL/Cable modemLAN (Local Area Network) Ports: 4 x 10/100 Fast Ethernet for direct connection of up to four computersEquipment can be conveniently located up to 100 metres away using inexpensive twisted-pair network cableSupports DHCP (Server/Client) for easy setupEasy to use Web-based GUI for configuration and managementRemote management allows easy configuration and upgrades via the internetAdvanced security features: Natural Firewall, NAT (Network Address Translation), Dos (Denial of service attack) and IP Packet access controlProtocols supported: TCP/IP, UDP, ICMP, PPPoE, PPTP, NAT/PAT, DHCP (Client/Server), DDNS and UPnPFeatures IP routing and NAT/PAT support, DMZ, Virtual servers, Firewall and bridge modes Supports VPN/PPTP/IPSEC pass through and PAP/CHAP/MS-CHAP authentication's