DNS Server | Actiontec electronic MI424-WR specification

Chapter 5 Using Network Connections

DNS Server

Domain Name System (DNS) is the method by which website or domain names are translated into IP addresses. The connection can be set to automatically obtain a DNS server address, or an address can be set manually, according to information provided by the ISP.

To configure the connection to automatically obtain a DNS server address, select Obtain DNS Server Address Automatically from the “DNS Server” drop-down list. To manually configure DNS server addresses, select Use the Following DNS Server Addresses. Specify up to two different DNS server addresses, one pri- mary, the other secondary.

IP Address Distribution

The “IP Address Distribution” section of the Configure Broadband Connection (Coax) screen allows the user to configure the Router’s Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP) server parameters. The DHCP automatically assigns IP addresses to network devices. If enabled, make sure to configure the network devices as “DHCP Clients.” There are three options in this section: Disabled, DHCP Server, and DHCP Relay.

MCaution: Actiontec strongly recommends leaving this setting at “Disabled.”

Disabled Select this option if statically assigning IP addresses to the network devices.

DHCP Server To set up the WAN Coax Link Ethernet connection to function as a DHCP server:

1.Select DHCP Server.

2.Enter the IP address at which the Router starts issuing addresses in the “Start IP Address” text boxes. Since the Router’s default IP address is 192.168.1.1, the Start IP Address must be 192.168.1.2.

3.Enter the end of the IP address range used to automatically issue IP address- es in the “End IP Address” text boxes.

4.Enter the subnet mask address in the “Subnet Mask” text boxes. The subnet mask determines which portion of a destination LAN IP address is the net- work portion, and which portion is the host portion.

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Contents

Wireless Broadband Router Table of Contents Using Parental Controls 101 Using Advanced Settings 109Troubleshooting 147 Quality of Service 151 Monitoring the Router 143 Specifications 167 Limited Warranty 171169 This page left intentionally blank Package Contents Introduction1 Features Wall-mount template Vertical stand WarrantyMinimum System Requirements Intrusion detection MAC address filtering Power Light Getting to Know the Router Wireless Light Ethernet WAN LightCoax WAN Light Internet Light Reset Button Rear PanelCoax Port Power Switch Power switch powers the Router on and offPower Port Ethernet WAN Port This page left intentionally blank Connecting Router Setting Up the Router Then press Enter on the keyboard Router is now configured Connecting the Router Wireless Ethernet Computer Network Configuration CoaxialWindows XP Windows Windows 98/MeWindows NT Home Linux Broadband Connection Quick LinksAction Zone Configuring My Network Settings Accessing My Network Using My Network Configuring My Network Settings Page Configuring My Network Settings Enable Application Click Add. The Add Port Forwarding Rule screen appears Configuring My Network Settings Page Configuring My Network Settings This page left intentionally blank Creating a Wireless Network Overview Wireless Status Channel Creating a Wireless Network Basic Security Settings Click Apply to save the settings Advanced Security Settings Level 1 Wireless Security WEP Click Apply to save changes 802.1X WEP WPA Select the proper encryption algorithm Tkip or AESPage Wireless MAC Authentication 802.11b/g Mode Advanced Wireless OptionsWhen should this rule occur? CTS Protection Mode NetworkTransmission Rate Beacon Interval Configuring a Wireless Windows XP Client Fragmentation ThresholdRTS Threshold Creating a Wireless Network Connecting a Wireless Windows XP Client Creating a Wireless Network Page Creating a Wireless Network This page left intentionally blank Using Network Connections Network Home/Office General Internet Protocol Bridge DNS Server IP Address Distribution Routing Ethernet Connection Routing TableAdditional IP Addresses General Ports Ethernet Switch Coax Connection General Password Enter the Coax Link password in this text box Coax LinkCoax Connection Status Broadband Ethernet Connection Configuring the Broadband Ethernet Connection Internet Protocol IP Address Distribution Routing Coax Broadband Connection Internet Connection Firewall Configuring the Coax Broadband Connection Password Enter the Coax Link password here WAN Coax Connection SpeedsThis section displays the Router’s Tx and Rx speeds in Mbps DNS Server Routing WAN PPPoE/WAN PPPoE General PPP Configuration PPP AuthenticationPPP session automatically ends PPP reconnect attempts, as provided by the ISP PPP Compression Internet Protocol Routing Table Configuring Router’s Security Page General Configured in the Access Security Level Incoming traffic Network outgoing trafficLimited Only commonly Network from Internet Access Control Page Configuring the Router’s Security Port Forwarding DMZ Demilitarized Zone Host Click Apply to save the changes Port Triggering Configuring the Router’s Security Remote Administration Configuring the Router’s Security Website Blocking Click Apply to save changes Static NAT Advanced Filtering Page Configuring the Router’s Security Security Log Configuring the Router’s Security Page Configuring the Router’s Security Page Configuring the Router’s Security 100 Using Parental Controls Activating Parental Controls Creating a Filtering Policy Parental Controls Websites and URL Filtering 105 Advanced Options Statistics 108 Using Advanced Settings 110 Firmware Upgrade 111 Automatically Check and Upgrade Upgrading From the InternetAutomatically Check and Send E-mail Firmware Restore Automatic Check DisabledManual Checking and Upgrading Configuration File System Settings Wireless Broadband Router’s Hostname Prompt for Password When Accessing via LANWarn User Before Network Configuration Changes Local Domain Enable Logging Low Capacity Notification EnabledAllowed Capacity Before Email Notification System Log Buffer Size Click in this check box to activate security logging Security Log Buffer SizeEnter the size of the security log buffer in this text box Server Server Requires Authentication PPP TimeoutDhcp Timeout Port Date and Time Scheduler Rules 122 Routing 124 IP Address Distribution Domain Routing 126 127 128 Diagnostics Restoring Default Settings Reboot the Router ARP Address Resolution Protocol Table MAC Cloning Users Local Administration QoS Dynamic DNS Connection To Update PasswordOffline User Name Backup MX DNS ServerHost Name Wildcard 137 Network Objects Universal Plug and Play UPnP 140 Protocols 141 142 Monitoring Router Router Status System Log Connection Monitoring Traffic Monitoring Troubleshooting Accessing the Router if Locked OutRestoring the Router’s Default Settings Time out error occurs when entering a URL or IP Address Is the wireless option on by default on the Router?LAN Connection Failure Ensure the Subnet Mask address is set to How do I find out what IP address my computer is using? Are the Router’s Ethernet ports auto-sensing?No. Follow these steps to refresh the IP address What is the default user name for the Router? How many computers can be connected through the Router? Quality of Service Traffic Priority802.1p Priority MSN Messenger/Windows Messenger 323 Port triggering applications Appendix a Quality of Service 154 Traffic Shaping 156 157 To define a shaping class Name the new class and click Apply 159 160 161 162 163 802.1p Settings 165 166 Specifications B Wireless Operating Range LED IndicatorsEnvironmental Regulatory Compliance Notices ModificationsClass B Equipment 170 Limited Warranty 171 172 Limited Warranty 174