USB / Ethernet Router

  A-BOX 20A / 20B

The A-Box USB / Ethernet Router is optimized to address the growing demand for high-speed Internet access, and it provides a highly-integrated and cost-effective solution. This router allows an "always on" high-speed broadband connection to the internet. In fact, this external ADSL router allows speeds up to 200 times faster than traditional modems. The A-Box 20A router is also available for ADSL over ISDN, the A-Box 20B. 

Featuring a USB 1.1-compliant interface and an IEEE 802.3 compliant Ethernet MAC interface to provide connectivity options, the A-Box 20 does not rely on host PC drivers, and thus is not limited by them. The result is extreme ease of use with auto selection of the interface and simultaneous operation of both USB and Ethernet. All setup and provisioning is accomplished via a simple intuitive Web interface which further enhances the user experience. Through the use of a flash system, firmware upgrades are easily managed.

The A-Box 20 has a built-in firewall and denies unauthorized access to all PC's and internet devices hooked up to the user's broadband ADSL connection. This powerfull firewall can be configured by an end-user, equipment retailer or service provider for a broad range of security policies and requirements. 

The A-Box 20 is built upon a scalable architecture and is compliant fully with full rate ADSL (T1.413 Issue 2 and G.dmt standards) and the splitterless G.lite (G992.2) standards, including Annex A and Annex B. This broad level of compliance ensures that this product can address the existing installed base and continued deployment of ADSL lines. Telephone companies, for example, can deploy full rate, splitterless full rate, as well as G.lite to the consumer.

Hardware Specifications:

·      ADSL line (RJ11) Interface

·      Dimensions: 170 X 105 X 35

·      Temperature: 0° - 70° C

·      Humidity: 20 to 80%

·      DC Voltage: 12 VDC

ADSL Compliance:

·      Full Rate ANSI TI.413 Issue 2 and ITU G.dmt (G.992.1) standards.

·      Splitterless ITU G.lite (G.992.2) specifications.

·      Annex A (ADSL over POTS)

·      Annex B (ADSL over ISDN)

·      DMT modulation and demodulation

·      Full-rate adaptive modem

·      Max. 8Mbps downstream and 1Mbps upstream.

·      Tone detection for low power mode.

·      Supports splitterless ADSL implementation.

·      Supports Dying Gasp.

·      Interoperable with all major DSLAM equipment.

ATM Protocols:

·      WAN mode support: PPP over ATM (RFC2364) and PPP over Ethernet (RFC2516).

·      Lan mode support: bridged/routed Ethernet over ATM (RFC1483) and classical IP over ATM (RFC1577).

·      ATM Forum UNI 3.1/4.0 PVC.

·      Up to 8 VC's (virtual circuits).

·      ATM SAR (segmentation and reassembly).

·      ATM AAL5 (adaption layer type 5).

·      QAM F4/F5.

 Bridge Mode:

·      Ethernet to ADSL self learning transparent bridging (IEEE802.1D)

·      Supports up to 128 MAC learning addresses.  

Router Mode:

·      IP routing-RIPv2.

·      Static routing.

·      DNS Proxy.

·      Port forwarding.

·      DHCP (dynamic host configuration protocol) server and client.

·      NAT (network address translation).

·      NAPT (network address and port translation).

·      ICMP (Internet control message protocol).

 Security:

·      User authentication for PPP.

·      PAP (password authentication protocol).

·      CHAP (challenge authentication protocol).

·      Password protected system management.

·      Embedded firewall.

 Ethernet Interface:

·      IEEE 802.3 compliant.

·      10 / 100 Mbps.

·      Media Independent Interface (MII)

 USB Interface:

·      Compliant with USB Specification Revision 1.1.

·      USB full speed (12 Mbps).

·      Vendor-specific descriptors.

 HTTP Web-based Management:

·      Firmware upgrade via FTP.

·      WAN and LAN side connection statistics.

·      Configuration of static routes and routing table.

·      Configuration of NAT / NAPT.

·      Password protected access.

·      PPP user ID and Password.

·      Configuration of VC's (virtual circuits).

·      Configuration of embedded firewall.