D-Link, supplier of networking products, announced its DI-1162 series routers which present a cost-effective solution to inter-connecting remote Ethernet LANs. With multiple WAN ports supporting analog dial-up, ISDN, high-speed leased lines as well as multiple remote access dail-in, these devices provide unsurpassed flexibility, features and easy expansion for corporate bodies to communicate and share resources.
Each router is equipped with 2 serial WAN ports supporting both async (up to 115.2Kbps speed) and sync (up to T1 speed). DTE interfaces V.35, RS-449 and RS-232 are supported. This allows connection to dial-up phone lines or high-speed leased lines, or a combination of both.
According to D-Link country manager, Bertus Moller, an open expansion slot permits installation of an optional module. Optional modules available for selection include: 2 serial WAN ports (async/sync), 1 BRI ISDN port, and 1 10/100Mbps LAN port.
"Two models are available to meet different environments and requirements. The DI-1162 supports IP routing only, and the DI-1162M supports IP and IPX routing, plus transparent bridging," says Moller.
Moller explains that LAN connection is through an auto-sensing 10/100Mbps Ethernet/Fast Ethernet port, supporting full/half duplex.
"The routers come with built-in DHCP server function and network address translator (NAT) for automatic creation and assignment of IP addresses for network users. This simplifies users` Internet logon operation while saving the enterprise the cost of keeping individual ISP accounts and phone lines," adds Moller.
With dial-on-demand, the routers save enterprise phone charges by automatically establishing a line connection when there is traffic and hanging it up when there is no traffic. For bandwidth-on-demand, with 2 or more WAN ports, the stand-by-port(s) can automatically dial out to readily provide additional bandwidth when traffic becomes heavy.
The DI-1162 Key Features:
2 async/sync serial WAN ports
1 10/100Mbps LAN port
1 open slot for optional modules
IP/IPX protocol routing
PPP, MP-PPP, SLIP, Cisco HDLS support
Backup line for sync
Dial-on-demand, bandwidth-on-demand
Layer2/Layer3 packet filter
RIPV1/RIPV2/OSPF support
Hi/fn LZS (Stac) compression
NAT, DHCP server, DHCP Client, Relay Agent
Remote access for mobile users(RAS)
IP pool and dial-up server
RADIUS, DNS, PAP/CHAP/None
Transparent bridge
Telnet, SNMP agent, MIB-II support
Simple DNS server
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