Chapter 5 Troubleshooting and FAQs
What do each of the lights on my Modem mean?
Power – when lit, indicates that power is being supplied to the Modem. Modem – when lit, indicates a cable or DSL modem is connected to the Modem.
Activity – when flashing, indicates Internet activity over the Modem. May also flash when not connected to Internet (indicates communication between modem and Modem).
Link – when lit, indicates a computer is connected to the Modem via Ethernet.
What kind of firewall is included with this Modem?
When the Modem is being used as router, it is equipped with NAT (Network Address Translation), which uses IP address masquerading) protection.
Can I monitor the Web sites my children are accessing? If so, how do I do this?
Yes, you can monitor the Web sites visited by a user on a computer on the net- work. To do this, log on to the Modem’s Web management page (default URL: 192.168.0.1) through your Web browser. From the “Main Menu” screen, select “Utilities,” and then click on “Web Activity Log.”
How long can I leave the Modem running?
The Modem can run
What is the maximum number of IP addresses the Modem can support?
The Modem can support up to 253 different IP addresses.
Does the Modem support IPX or AppleTalk?
No. IPX (a NewWare network communication protocol) and AppleTalk (a
Is the Modem cross-platform compatible?
Any platform or operating system that supports Ethernet and TCP/IP is com- patible with the Modem.
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