TCP/IP router is the most significant part of the Tahoe modem. It allows to connect the modem directly to Ethernet (e.g. to a hub or a switch), and to divide a net into two subnetworks. As a result, traffic is separated and security of transmitted data is improved.
IP packages are transmitted between router's interfaces. There is possibility to configure the interface aliases (eth0:0, eth0:1 and so on) with separate IP addresses and subnet masks. As a result, multiple subnetworks can coexist within a single LAN (e.g. with routable and non-routable IP addresses).
The router supports a variety of useful functions like NAT/masquerade, firewall, telnet management, SNMP management, DHCP/BOOTP server, VLAN support and many more.
