Scientific Atlanta DPR300 Series Setup Basic Settings Network Configuration Page Description

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How Do I Configure the Cable Modem Gateway?

Setup Basic Settings – Network Configuration Page Description

The following table provides a description of the fields within the Setup Basic Settings – Network Configuration page.

Field Name

Description

LAN IP Address

The base IP address of the private home LAN and

 

the WebWizard IP address. Your cable modem

 

gateway assigns private IP addresses to your

 

attached computers by its internal dynamic host

 

configuration protocol (DHCP) server

MAC Address

The MAC address of the four-port switch on your

 

private home LAN

WAN IP Address

The public IP address assigned to your cable

 

modem by your ISP

Duration

The length of time your WAN IP address is valid.

 

This length of time renews when this duration

 

expires

Expires

The date and time your WAN IP address expires

 

 

Host Name

Some ISPs require this information for

 

authentication and will supply it to you

Domain Name

Some ISPs require this information for

 

authentication and will supply it to you

Static IP Address

Some ISPs require this information for

 

authentication and will supply it to you

Static IP Mask

Some ISPs require this information for

 

authentication and will supply it to you

Default Gateway

Some ISPs require this information for

 

authentication and will supply it to you

Primary DNS

Some ISPs require this information for

 

authentication and will supply it to you

Secondary DNS

Some ISPs require this information for

 

authentication and will supply it to you

Spoofed MAC Address

Some ISPs require the MAC address of the

 

network interface card (NIC) in your computer for

 

authentication. When installing the cable modem

 

gateway, you can enter your computer MAC

 

address here to allow you to connect to your ISP

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Contents DPR300 Series Cable Modem Gateway Benefits and Features IntroductionThis Guide Important Rules for Safe OperationPlacement Cleaning the EquipmentRead and Retain These Instructions Ventilation AccessoriesLightning and Power Surges OverloadingDamage that Requires Service Power Cord ProtectionPower Sources GroundingWhat’s In the Carton? Front Panel Description Back Panel Description Where is the Best Location for My Cable Modem Gateway? Minimum System Requirements for Macintosh What are the System Requirements for Internet Service?Minimum System Requirements for PCs System Requirements for an Ethernet ConnectionDo Not Have a High-Speed Internet Access Account How Do I Set Up My High-Speed Internet Access Account?Already Have an Existing High-Speed Internet Access Account How Do I Connect My Devices to Use the Internet? Connecting and Installing Internet DevicesTo connect devices To install the cable modem gateway Configuring TCP/IP on Your Internet Devices How Do I Configure TCP/IP Protocol?To configure Windows 95/98/98SE/ME systems To configure Windows 2000 systems To configure Windows XP systemsTo configure Macintosh systems Installing USB Drivers How Do I Install USB Drivers?To install Windows 98SE and ME USB drivers To install Windows 2000 drivers To install Windows XP driversCannot connect to the Internet How Do I Troubleshoot My Internet Service Installation?My cable modem gateway does not register a cable connection Need to renew the IP address on my PC To renew the IP Address for Windows 95/98/98SE/ME systemsWhat are the Requirements for Ethernet Network Devices? What are the Wiring Requirements for Ethernet Networking?Do I Need to Configure the TCP/IP Protocol on My Computer? How Many Ethernet Network Devices Can I Connect?Where is the Best Location for My Ethernet Network Devices? How Do I Select and Place Ethernet Network Devices?Connecting Ethernet Devices How Do I Connect Ethernet Network Devices?To connect Ethernet devices What are the Requirements for USB Network Devices? What are the Wiring Requirements?Do I Need to Install USB Drivers on My Computer? How Many USB Devices Can I Connect?Where is the Best Location for My USB Network Devices? How Do I Select and Place USB Network Devices?Connecting USB Devices How Do I Connect USB Network Devices?To connect USB devices How Many Wireless Devices Can I Connect? What are the Requirements for Wireless Network Devices?What are the Requirements for Wireless Networking? How Do I Select and Place Wireless Network Devices? Where is the Best Location for My Wireless Network Devices?How Do I Install Wireless Network Devices? Installing Wireless Network DevicesTo install wireless network devices What are the Telephone Wiring Requirements? How Many Hpna Devices Can I Connect?Where is the Best Location for My Hpna Devices? How Do I Select Hpna Devices?Connecting Home Phoneline Networking Devices How Do I Connect Home Phoneline Networking Devices?To connect home phoneline networking devices Configuring the Cable Modem Gateway How Do I Configure the Cable Modem Gateway?About Your Modem Page Example About Your Modem Page Description Field Name DescriptionSetting Configuration Options Setup Page ExampleBasic Settings Setup Page Section HeadingsAdvanced Settings Firewall Configuring Your Password Settings WirelessSetup Basic Settings Password Settings Page Example Setting Up Your PasswordConfiguring the Default Settings Setup Basic Settings Network Configuration Page ExampleSetup Basic Settings Network Configuration Page Description Setup Basic Settings IP Management Page Example Configuring and Managing IP AddressesFunction Keys Setup Basic Settings IP Management Page Description Enabling and Disabling Advanced Features Setup Advanced Settings Options Page ExampleSetup Advanced Settings Options Page Description Setup Advanced Settings IP Filtering Page Example Configuring IP Address FiltersSetup Advanced Settings IP Filtering Page Description Setup Advanced Settings MAC Filtering Page Example Configuring MAC Address FiltersSetup Advanced Settings MAC Filtering Page Description Setup Advanced Settings Port Filtering Page Example Configuring and Enabling TCP and UDP Port FiltersSetup Advanced Settings Port Filtering Page Description Configuring Port Forwarding for Local IP Addresses Setup Advanced Settings Port Forwarding Page ExampleSetup Advanced Settings Port Forwarding Page Description Configuring TCP/UDP Port TriggersSetup Advanced Settings Port Triggers Page Example Setup Advanced Settings Port Triggers Page DescriptionSetup Advanced Settings DMZ Host Page Example Configuring the DMZ HostSetup Advanced Settings DMZ Host Page Description Configuring Web Page Filtering and Firewall Protection Setup Firewall Web Filters Page ExampleWeb Features Setup Firewall Web Filters Page DescriptionContent Filtering Section HeadingsKeyword List Configuring Firewall Event Logging and E-mail AlertsSetup Firewall Event Logging Page Example Domain ListSetup Firewall Event Logging Page Description Configuring Your Wireless Access Point Parameters Setup Wireless Basic Page ExampleSetup Wireless Basic Page Description WebSTARSetup Wireless Privacy Page Example Setup Wireless Privacy Page Description Configuring Wireless Data Rates and WiFi Thresholds Setup Wireless Advanced Page ExampleSetup Wireless Advanced Page Description How Do I Monitor the Cable Modem Gateway? Signal Page ExampleViewing the Status and Quality of Network Communications Signal Page Description Accessing the Status Status Page ExampleStatus Page Description Viewing Cable Modem Gateway Operational Status Log Page ExampleFrequently Asked Questions Internet InstallationWhat do the front panel status indicators mean? Wireless Networking OptionalWhy am I unable to use my wireless network devices? Home Phoneline Networking Optional There is no dial tone when I lift the telephone handset Having Difficulty?Documentation Copyright Notice TrademarksDisclaimer Software Use NoticeFCC Declaration of Conformity FCC ComplianceUnited States FCC Compliance Canada EMI RegulationFor Information If You Need Technical Assistance