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Actiontec electronic RI408 user manual Using Network Connections

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The Broadband Router supports various local area network (LAN) and wide area network (WAN, or Internet) connections via Ethernet. Network connections is used to configure the various parameters of the Router’s network and Internet connections, and create new connections.

MCaution: The settings covered in this chapter should be config- ured by experienced network technicians only.

To access the Router’s network connections, in the “My Network” screen, click Network Connections from the menu on the left side. The “Network Connections” screen appears.

Click Advanced to expand the screen and display all connection entries.

To select a connection, click on its name. The rest of this chapter describes the dif- ferent network connections available on the Router, as well as the connection types that can be created.

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Actiontec electronic RI408 user manual Using Network Connections

Contents

Broadband Router Table of Contents Using Advanced Settings Troubleshooting 117 Quality of Service 121Specifications 137 Limited Warranty 141Package Contents Introduction1Features Minimum System RequirementsGetting to Know the Router Power Light Broadband LightInternet Light Ethernet Lights 1Ethernet Ports Reset ButtonBroadband Port Power switch powers the Router on and off Power SwitchPower Port Connecting Router Setting Up the RouterThen press Enter on the keyboard Connecting the Router Windows XP Computer Network ConfigurationWindows 2000/98/Me Windows NT LinuxHome My Router Broadband ConnectionQuick Links Action ZoneThis page left intentionally blank Configuring My Network Settings Accessing My NetworkUsing My Network Configuring My Network Settings Page Configuring My Network Settings Enable Application Click Add. The Add Port Forwarding Rule screen appearsConfiguring My Network Settings Page Configuring My Network Settings This page left intentionally blank Using Network Connections Network Home/Office General Internet Protocol BridgeDNS Server IP Address DistributionRouting Routing Table Ethernet ConnectionAdditional IP Addresses General Ports Ethernet Switch Internet Connection FirewallBroadband Ethernet Connection Configuring the Broadband Ethernet Connection Internet Protocol IP Address Distribution Routing WAN PPPoE/WAN PPPoE General PPP Configuration PPP AuthenticationPPP session automatically ends PPP reconnect attempts, as provided by the ISPPPP 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 InternetAccess Control Click Apply to save changesPage Configuring the Router’s Security Port Forwarding Click Apply to save the changes DMZ Demilitarized Zone Host Port Triggering Remote Administration Click Add. An Edit Service screen appearsTelnet 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 Page Using Parental Controls Activating Parental ControlsCreating a Filtering Policy Parental Controls Websites and URL Filtering Parental Controls Advanced Options Statistics This page left intentionally blank Using Advanced Settings Page Firmware Upgrade Upgrading From the Internet Automatically Check and UpgradeAutomatically Check and Send E-mail Automatic Check Disabled Firmware RestoreManual Checking and Upgrading Configuration File System Settings Prompt for Password When Accessing via LAN Warn User Before Network Configuration ChangesBroadband Router’s Hostname Local DomainEnable Logging Low Capacity Notification EnabledAllowed Capacity Before Email Notification System Log Buffer SizeClick in this check box to activate security logging Security Log Buffer SizeEnter the size of the security log buffer in this text box ServerServer Requires Authentication PPP TimeoutDhcp Timeout PortDate and Time Scheduler Rules Page Routing Page IP Address Distribution Page Using Advanced Settings Page Diagnostics Restoring Default Settings Reboot the RouterARP Address Resolution Protocol Table MAC CloningUsers Local Administration QoSDynamic DNS Connection To Update PasswordOffline User NameBackup MX DNS ServerHost Name Wildcard107 Network Objects Universal Plug and Play UPnP 110 Protocols 111112 Monitoring Router Router StatusSystem Log Monitoring Connections Traffic Monitoring Accessing the Router if Locked Out TroubleshootingRestoring the Router’s Default Settings Time out error occurs when entering a URL or IP Address LAN Connection FailureWhich connection speeds does the Router support? Are the Router’s Ethernet ports auto-sensing?How do I find out what IP address my computer is using? No. Follow these steps to refresh the IP addressWindows XP Unplug the Ethernet cable and plug it back How many computers can be connected through the Router?What is the default user name for the Router? Traffic Priority Quality of Service802.1p Priority MSN Messenger/Windows Messenger 323 Port triggering applicationsAppendix a Quality of Service 124 Traffic Shaping 126 127 To define a shaping class Name the new class and click Apply129 130 131 132 133 802.1p Settings 135 136 LED Indicators Specifications BPower, LAN 8, WAN, Internet Environmental Modifications Regulatory Compliance NoticesClass B Equipment 140 Limited Warranty 141142 Limited Warranty 144