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4.6 Configuring the WAN Ping Response

The Gateway’s WAN Ping Response feature is enabled by default. That way, anyone can “ping” your Gateway to determine if it is still active on the network. (Ping stands for Packet INternet Groper.) Oftentimes helpful during network testing and debugging, this utility sends out a packet and waits for a response. You should also be aware that some people ping others to access their IP addresses and hack into their systems.

If you want your Gateway to respond to a Ping request, go to the Advanced Setup screen and click Enable. To prevent anyone outside the LAN from pinging your Gateway, click Disable.

Note: Some service providers will ping you occasionally to determine whether you are online and still need an Internet connection. If you have disabled the WAN Ping Response option, your service provider may log you off. If in doubt, contact your service provider.

4.7 The Clone WAN MAC Feature

Clicking the Clone button copies the MAC address of your computer’s NIC card to the Gateway’s WAN MAC address. Thus, if you’ve already given your MAC address to your service provider, you can keep using it. (Note: Cloning applies to the NIC card of the computer that is connected to the Gateway.) This function is useful if your service provider records the MAC address of your computer. Cloning it avoids delays caused by the need to re-register MAC addresses.

To clone the WAN MAC address, follow these steps.

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Disconnect all LAN devices from your Gateway—exceptthe computer that you want to clone.

In the Advanced Setup screen, click the Clone button. You will see your computer’s MAC address displayed in the current WAN MAC address field.

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Contents IG-4160 Zoom Internet Gateway User GuideCopyright 2001 All rights reserved Contents You Will Also Need Package ContentsGetting Started Installation Road Map Equipm ENT ConfigurationsPlan Your Gatew AY Setup 100BaseT Familiarizing Yourself with Your GatewayLink/Act PRE-INSTALLATION Checklist For dial-up and Isdn modems Connecting the PC and the IG-4160For cable and DSL modems Turn the modem back on. If you are using a cable or DSL Configuring Your Internet Access Method EnterIG-4160 Zoom Internet Gateway User Guide Using a Cable or DSL Modem with a Dynamic IP Address Optional Enable Auto-reconnect box ifHost Name Renew IP ForeverUsing a DSL Modem with a Static IP Address Using a DSL Modem with PPPoE Using a Dial-up or Isdn Modem Extra Settings Dial-up Password999=allowed Click Permanent Connection to Default=300 Dial-up Telephone NumberUsing the Gateway Without WAN Access Setting up the Gateway as a Print Server Connecting the Printer to the GatewayInstalling the Print Server Software on a Client PC Configuring the Print Server Function If You Have an Existing PrinterChoose PRTmate All-in-1 IP-Sharer from the Print To… If You Don’t Have an Existing Printer Setting up the Gateway as a Print Server Uninstalling the Print Server Start Programs Zoom UninstallAdvanced Setup Options Modifying Firewall SettingsSpecifying Special Application Settings Setting the DMZ Host’s IP Address Using a Non-standard FTP Port Configuring the LAN Dhcp Server Configuring a Virtual Server Advanced Setup Options Configuring LAN MAC Addresses Connection Definition Configuring the Router Access Control Group Members Access Right DefinitionSample Service Port Number Table Configuring the WAN Ping Response Clone WAN MAC FeatureClick the Save button System Administration Monitoring System StatusFirmware Version Performing System Administration Tasks Change the Administrator’s passwordView current System Firmware Version Upgrade NowView System Log Undo Resetting the Gateway to Its Default SettingsSave RestartAppendix Regulatory InformationDepartment of Commerce End User Statement Page 3411-A 27248 2001
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