Administration Log, Gateway Password, UPnP

Chapter 3

Advanced Configuration

Administration > Management

Gateway Password

Local Gateway 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 is admin.

Gateway Password Enter a new password for the Router.

Re-enter to confirm Enter the password again to confirm.

Remote Gateway Access

Remote Administration To permit remote access of the Router, from outside the local network, select Enabled. Otherwise, keep the default, Disabled.

Administration Port Enter the port number that will be open to outside access.

NOTE: When you are in a remote location and wish to manage the Router, enter http://<Internet _ IP _ address>:por t , depending on whether you use HTTP or HTTPS. Enter the Router’s specific Internet IP address in place of <Internet_IP_address>, and enter the Administration Port number in place of the word port.

SNMP

Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP) is a widely used network monitoring and control protocol. Network supervisors can use SNMP to monitor the Router using network management systems.

Data is passed from an SNMP agent, such as the Router, to the workstation console used to oversee the network. The Router then returns information contained in a Management Information Base (MIB), a data structure that defines what is obtainable from the device and what can be controlled.

SNMP functions, such as statistics, configuration, and device information, are not available without third-party management software. The Router is compatible with all HP OpenView compliant software.

Enabled/Disabled To use SNMP, select Enabled. Otherwise, keep the default, Disabled.

Identification

Device Name The name of the Router is displayed.

GetCommunity Enter the password that allows read‑only access to the Router’s SNMP information.

Set Community Enter the password that allows read/ write access to the Router’s SNMP information.

UPnP

Universal Plug and Play (UPnP) allows Windows XP to automatically configure the Router for various Internet applications, such as gaming and videoconferencing.

UPnP If you want to use UPnP, keep the default setting, Enabled. Otherwise, select Disabled.

Click Save Settings to apply your changes, or click Cancel Changes to cancel your changes.

Administration > Log

The Router can keep logs of all traffic for your Internet connection.

Administration > Log

Log

Email Alerts

E-mail Alerts To have logs or alert messages e-mailed to you, select Enable. Otherwise, select Disable.

EtherFast Cable/DSL VPN Router with 4-Port Switch

BEFVP41 specifications

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