Chapter 7: Configuring Bridging/Routing Sessions

CONFIGURING THE LAN

Devices on your local LAN attach to the modem through its LAN port. Configure parameters for communicating between the local LAN and the modem.

Configure Modem Parameters

Access the General System page to set up modem system parameters.

1From the lan menu, click general to open the LAN General window.

lan

general

Information

Description

 

 

IP

Internet Protocol. Operates at layer 3 and provides addressing.

IP Address

The IP address of the modem Ethernet 10/100BASE-T LAN port.

IP Net Mask

The IP Net Mask address of the modem Ethernet 10/100BASE-T LAN port.

Bridging

The function of filtering/forwarding frames based on layer 2 headers.

Enable

Enables/Disables bridging.

Port Priority

The priority of the port on a LAN segment.

Routing

The function of routing packets based on layer 3 headers.

Enable

Enables/Disables routing.

RIP Direction

The direction the RIP routing information flows.

RIP Version

The version of the RIP protocol.

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