Linksys WRT350N manual Status Tab Router, Router Information, Internet Connection

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Wireless-N Gigabit Router with Storage Link

The Status Tab - Router

The Router screen displays information about the Router and its current settings. The on-screen information will vary depending on the Internet Connection Type selected on the Setup screen.

Router Information

Firmware Version. This is the version number of the Router’s current firmware.

Current Time. This shows the time set on the Router.

Internet MAC Address. This is the Router’s MAC address, as seen by your ISP.

Host Name. If required by your ISP, this was entered on the Basic Setup screen.

Domain Name. If required by your ISP, this was entered on the Basic Setup screen.

Internet Connection

Connection Type. This indicates the type of Internet connection you are using.

For dial-up style connections such as PPPoE or PPTP, there is a Connect button to click if there is no connection and you want to establish an Internet connection.

Internet IP Address. The Router’s Internet IP address is displayed here.

Subnet Mask and Default Gateway. The Router’s Subnet Mask and Default Gateway address are displayed here for DHCP and static IP connections.

DNS1-3. Shown here are the DNS (Domain Name System) IP addresses currently used by the Router.

MTU. Shown here is the MTU (Maximum Transmission Unit) setting for the Router.

DHCP Lease Time. Displays how long the lease is for the IP address that your ISP automatically assigned you.

IP Address Release. Available for a DHCP connection, click this button to release the current IP address of the device connected to the Router’s Internet port.

IP Address Renew. Available for a DHCP connection, click this button to replace the current IP address—of the device connected to the Router’s Internet port—with a new IP address.

Chapter 5: Configuring the Wireless-N Gigabit Router with Storage Link

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Contents Wireless- N Word definition How to Use This User GuideCopyright and Trademarks Table of Contents Appendix C Upgrading Firmware Appendix D Windows Help Appendix a TroubleshootingAppendix B Wireless Security Common Problems and Solutions Frequently Asked QuestionsRouter’s Back Panel List of Figures25 VPN Passthrough 59 Administration Tab Firmware Upgrade Welcome IntroductionWhat’s in this User Guide? Wireless-N Gigabit Router with Storage Link Network Topology Planning Your Wireless NetworkAd-Hoc versus Infrastructure Mode Ssid service set identifier your wireless network’s nameNetwork Layout Internet Back PanelTop Panel Front PanelHardware Installation Connecting the Wireless-N Gigabit Router with Storage LinkOverview Configuring the Wireless-N Gigabit Router with Storage LinkSetup Storage WirelessAccess Restrictions SecurityStatus How to Access the Web-based UtilitySetup Tab Basic Setup AdministrationStatic IP Internet SetupAutomatic Configuration Dhcp Internet Connection TypePptp Packet a unit of data sent over a network Optional SettingsTelstra Cable Router IP Network SetupDhcp Server Setting Dhcp Reservation Time SettingDynDNS.org Setup Tab DdnsDdns Service TZO.com 10 Setup Tab TZO.comMAC Address Clone Setup Tab MAC Address CloneStatic Routing Setup Tab Advanced RoutingAdvanced Routing Dynamic Routing13 Routing Table Basic Wireless Settings Wireless Tab Basic Wireless SettingsPSK2-Personal Wireless Tab Wireless SecurityWireless Security PSK-PersonalPSK2-Enterprise PSK-EnterpriseRadius MAC Address Filter List Wireless Tab Wireless MAC FilterWireless MAC Filter Access RestrictionsAdvanced Wireless Wireless Tab Advanced Wireless SettingsWireless-N Gigabit Router with Storage Link Firewall Security Tab FirewallInternet Filter Web FilterVPN Passthrough Security Tab VPN PassthroughErase Disk Storage Tab DiskDisk Management Disk DetailCreate Share Storage Tab ShareShare Management SharesGroup Management Storage Tab AdministrationBasic User Management33 User Properties Database SetupStorage Tab Media Server UPnP Media ServerShare AccessFTP Server To create a policy Access Restrictions Tab Internet Access PolicyInternet Access Policy 40 List of PCs Single Port Forwarding Applications & Gaming Tab Single Port ForwardingPort Range Forwarding Applications & Gaming Tab Port Range ForwardingPort Range Triggering Applications & Gaming Tab Port Range TriggeringDMZ Applications & Gaming Tab DMZApplications and Gaming Tab QoS QoS Quality of ServiceWireless Internet Access Priority47 QoS Applications Add a New Application 51 QoS Voice Device SummaryRemote Access Administration Tab ManagementRouter Access Web AccessUPnP Backup and RestoreLog Administration Tab Log55 Administration Tab Diagnostics Administration Tab DiagnosticsFactory Defaults Administration Tab Factory DefaultsUpgrade Firmware Administration Tab Firmware UpgradeInternet Connection Status Tab RouterRouter Information Local Network Status Tab Local Network63 Status Tab Wireless Network Status Tab WirelessNeed to set a static IP address on a PC Appendix a TroubleshootingCommon Problems and Solutions Wireless-N Gigabit Router with Storage Link Open a command prompt. For Windows 98SE and Me Application Name Protocol To IP Address EnabledCan’t get the Internet game, server, or application to work Application Name Start and End PortWireless-N Gigabit Router with Storage Link My DSL service’s PPPoE is always disconnecting To start over, I need to set the Router to factory defaultsNeed to upgrade the firmware Firmware upgrade failed, and/or the Power LED is flashingPower LED keeps flashing Does the Router support IPX or AppleTalk? Frequently Asked QuestionsWhere is the Router installed on the network? Is IPSec Pass-Through supported by the Router?How can I block corrupted FTP downloads? Is the Router cross-platform compatible? What is DMZ Hosting?What are the advanced features of the Router? Will the Router function in a Macintosh environment?What Ieee 802.11b features are supported? What is the Ieee 802.11g standard?What is the Ieee 802.11b standard? What Ieee 802.11g features are supported?What is Spread Spectrum? What is infrastructure mode?What is roaming? What is ISM band?How do I resolve issues with signal loss? What is DSSS? What is FHSS? And what are their differences?What is a MAC Address? How do I reset the Router?Security Threats Facing Wireless Networks Appendix B Wireless SecuritySecurity Precautions Appendix B Wireless Security Wireless-N Gigabit Router with Storage Link Appendix C Upgrading Firmware Figure C-1 Firmware UpgradeNetwork Neighborhood/My Network Places Appendix D Windows HelpShared Resources Windows 98SE or Me Instructions Figure E-1 IP Configuration ScreenFor the Router’s Web-based Utility Windows 2000 or XP InstructionsAppendix F Glossary Wireless-N Gigabit Router with Storage Link Wireless-N Gigabit Router with Storage Link Wireless-N Gigabit Router with Storage Link Wireless-N Gigabit Router with Storage Link Model Appendix G SpecificationsStorage Humidity Operating TempStorage Temp Operating HumidityLimited Warranty Appendix H Warranty InformationFCC Statement Appendix I Regulatory InformationWireless-N Gigabit Router with Storage Link Wireless-N Gigabit Router with Storage Link Wireless-N Gigabit Router with Storage Link Wireless-N Gigabit Router with Storage Link Wireless-N Gigabit Router with Storage Link Information section in this Guide Appendix J Contact InformationNeed to contact Linksys?