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• R3000

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Operational Modes: Router Mode

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Router Mode
If the R3000 is set up in the router mode, the unit will act as an Ethernet router, filtering IP packets as they pass from one card to another. While all original packets from client PCs are allowed to pass, if the R3000 determines that a request is inappropriate, a block page is returned to the client to replace the actual requested Web page or service. Since only outgoing packets need to be routed—and not
return packets—the R3000 only appears in the outgoing path of the network.

Hardware Settings
An R3000 physically set up in the router mode can also work in the invisible mode setup. The router mode setup also will work in the firewall mode setup

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