DNS Server, IP Address Distribution | Actiontec electronic RI408

Chapter 4 Using Network Connections

DNS Server

Domain Name System (DNS) is the method by which website or domain names are translated into IP addresses. Specify such an address manually, according to the information provided by the ISP.

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 Network (Home/Office) screen is used to configure the Router’s Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP) server parameters. DHCP automatically assigns IP addresses to net- work 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.

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

DHCP Server To set up the network bridge 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 should 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. The “maximum” IP address that can be entered here is 192.168.1.253.

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.

5.If Windows Internet Naming Service (WINS) is being used, enter the WINS server address in the “WINS Server” text boxes.

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Contents

Broadband Router Table of Contents Using Advanced Settings Troubleshooting 117 Quality of Service 121Specifications 137 Limited Warranty 141 Package Contents Introduction1 Features Minimum System Requirements Getting to Know the Router Power Light Broadband LightInternet Light Ethernet Lights 1 Broadband Port Reset ButtonEthernet Ports Power Port Power SwitchPower switch powers the Router on and off Connecting Router Setting Up the Router Then press Enter on the keyboard Connecting the Router Windows 2000/98/Me Computer Network ConfigurationWindows XP Windows NT Linux Home My Router Broadband ConnectionQuick Links Action Zone This page left intentionally blank 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 Using Network Connections Network Home/Office General Internet Protocol Bridge DNS Server IP Address Distribution Routing Additional IP Addresses Ethernet ConnectionRouting Table General Ports Ethernet Switch Internet Connection Firewall Broadband 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 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 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 appears Telnet 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 Controls Creating 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 Automatically Check and Send E-mail Automatically Check and UpgradeUpgrading From the Internet Manual Checking and Upgrading Firmware RestoreAutomatic Check Disabled Configuration File System Settings Prompt for Password When Accessing via LAN Warn User Before Network Configuration ChangesBroadband Router’s Hostname 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 Page Routing Page IP Address Distribution Page Using Advanced Settings Page 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 107 Network Objects Universal Plug and Play UPnP 110 Protocols 111 112 Monitoring Router Router Status System Log Monitoring Connections Traffic Monitoring Restoring the Router’s Default Settings TroubleshootingAccessing the Router if Locked Out 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? 802.1p Priority Quality of ServiceTraffic Priority MSN Messenger/Windows Messenger 323 Port triggering applications Appendix a Quality of Service 124 Traffic Shaping 126 127 To define a shaping class Name the new class and click Apply 129 130 131 132 133 802.1p Settings 135 136 Power, LAN 8, WAN, Internet Specifications BLED Indicators Environmental Class B Equipment Regulatory Compliance NoticesModifications 140 Limited Warranty 141 142 Limited Warranty 144