PC Concepts ADSL2+ Select a metric value for the interface, Select a Send Mode and a Receive Mode

corresponding ppp, eoa, or other WAN interface.

(4)Select a metric value for the interface

RIP uses a "hop count" as a way to determine the best path to a given

destination in the network. The hop count is the sum of the metric values assigned to each port through which data is passed before reaching the destination. Among several alternative routes, the one with the lowest hop count is considered the fastest path

(5)Select a Send Mode and a Receive Mode.

„The Send Mode setting indicates the RIP version this interface will use when it sends its route information to other devices.

„The Receive Mode setting indicates the RIP version(s) in which information must be passed to the ADSL/Ethernet router in order for it to be accepted into its routing table.

„RIP version 1 is the original RIP protocol. Select RIP1 if you have devices that communicate with this interface that understand RIP version 1 only.

„RIP version 2 is the preferred selection because it supports "classless" IP addresses (which are used to create subnets) and other features. Select RIP2 if all other routing devices on your LAN support this version of the protocol.

(6)Click Add. The new RIP entry will display in the table.

(7)Click the Enable radio button to enable the RIP feature

(8)Click Submit. A page displays to confirm your changes.

5.7.3Firewall

The software provides built-in firewall functions, enabling you to protect the system against denial of service (DoS) attacks and other types of malicious accesses to your LAN. You can also specify how to monitor attempted attacks, and who should be automatically notified.

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