EtherFast Cable/DSL Router with 8-Port Switch
•SMTP (Simple Mail Transfer Protocol). The standard e-mail protocol on the Internet. It is a TCP/IP protocol that defines the message format and the message transfer agent (MTA), which stores and forwards the mail.
•POP3 (Post Office Protocol 3). A standard mail server commonly used on the Internet. It provides a message store that holds incoming e-mail until users log on and download it. POP3 is a simple system with little selectivity. All pending messages and attachments are downloaded at the same time. POP3 uses the SMTP messaging protocol.
•Specific Port#. You can add three additional applications by entering their respective port numbers in the Specific Port# fields.
Port-based QoS
Port-based QoS allows you to prioritize performance for four of the Router’s ports, LAN Ports 1-4. For each of these ports, select High priority or Low priority. If you select Disable, then QoS will be disabled for that port. The Router’s other four ports will be automatically assigned low priority.
Port-based QoS does not require support from your ISP because the prioritized ports are LAN ports going out to your network.
When finished making your changes on this tab, click the Save Settings button to save these changes, or click the Cancel Changes button to undo your changes. For further help on this tab, click the Help button.
Management
When you click the Administration tab, you will see the Management screen (see Figure 7-23). This screen allows you to change the Router’s access settings as well as configure the UPnP (Universal Plug and Play) features.
Router Access
Local Router Access
To ensure the Router’s security, you will be asked for your password when you access the Router’s Web-based Utility. The default password is admin.
•Router Password. It is recommended that you change the default password to one of your choice.
•Re-enter to confirm. Re-enter the Router’s new Password to confirm it.
Chapter 7: Using The Router’s Web-based Utility
