Planet GRT-501 [6/51] Product features

Chapter 1 Overview

The Planet new SHDSL family member GRT-501 is the G.SHDSL.bis router that complies

with ITU-T G.991.2 standard and provides affordable, flexible, efficient Internet access

solution for SOHO and Small Medium Business environment. The GRT-501 supports

business-class, multi-range from 192kbps to 5.7Mbps (2-wire) symmetric data rates and

also can be connected as the LAN-to-LAN network connection at the distance up to 6.7km

(4.2 miles) by using existing telephone copper wires.

The Planet GRT-501 is integrated high-end Bridging/Routing capabilities with advanced

functions of DMZ, Virtual Server, and VPN pass-through. And because of the network

environment growing rapidly, Virtual LAN has become more and more important feature in

internetworking industry. The GRT-501 supports IEEE 802.1Q VLAN over ATM network.

With the built-in Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP) and web-based

management, the GRT-501 offers an easy-to-use, platform-independent management and

configuration facility. And the GRT-501 also provides Command-Line Interface; it can be

accessed via Telnet and the console port. The network administrator can manage the

device by proper way.

Product Features

 High Speed Symmetric Data Transmission：The GRT-501 supports the latest

G.SHDSL.bis technology, provides the higher symmetric data rate up to 5.7 Mbps on

2 wires.

 CO and CPE side Support：Provide the back-to-back connection.

 IEEE 802.1Q VLAN Support：The GRT-501 supports the IEEE 802.1Q Tagged

VLAN, it offer significant benefit in terms with efficient use of bandwidth, flexibility,

performance and security

 Bridge and Router Mode：The GRT-501 supports two connection modes. Currently,

it comes pre-configured with routing mode. Note that, routing mode and bridging

mode cannot be used simultaneously.

 Virtual Server：This feature allows Internet users to access Internet servers on your

LAN. The required setup is quick and easy.

 VPN Pass through Support：PCs with VPN (Virtual Private Networking) software

using PPTP, L2TP and IPSec are transparently supported - no configuration is

required.

 DMZ Support：The GRT-501 can translate public IP addresses to private IP address

to allow unrestricted 2-way communication with Servers or individual users on the

Internet. This provides the most flexibility to run programs, which could be

incompatible in NAT environment.

 RIPv1/v2 Routing：It supports RIPv1/v2 routing protocol for routing capability.

 Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP)：It is an easy way to remotely

manage the router via SNMPv1/v2.