Chapter 4
Advanced Configuration
DHCP Active IP Table
The DHCP Active IP Table lists computers and other devices that have been assigned IP addresses by the Gateway. The list displays Client Host Name, IP Address, MAC Address, and Expires time (how much time is left for the current IP address). To remove a DHCP client, click Delete. To retrieve the most
ARP/RARP Table Click this button to view the current IP and MAC addresses for the local network clients of the Gateway.
ARP/RARP Table
ARP/RARP Table
An ARP request is a request sent by the Gateway asking local network devices with IP addresses for their MAC addresses, so the Gateway can map IP addresses to MAC addresses. RARP is the reverse of ARP. (This data is stored in temporary memory and changes periodically.) To retrieve the most
Status > Wireless
The Wireless screen displays information about your wireless network.
Status > Wireless
Wireless
Firmware Version The version number of the firmware is displayed.
MAC Address The wireless MAC address of the Gateway’s local, wireless interface is displayed.
Mode The wireless network mode of the Gateway is displayed.
SSID The wireless network name, which is also called the SSID, is displayed.
Channel The channel of the wireless network is displayed.
Encryption Function The wireless security method is displayed.
Wireless Clients Connected Click this button to view a list of wireless clients connected to the Gateway.
Networked Computers
Networked Computers
The list of wireless devices displays Computer Name, IP Address, and MAC Address. To retrieve the most
Status > DSL
The DSL screen displays information about your DSL connection.
Status > DSL
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