Data - Status Screen

Internet

Connection Method

This indicates the current connection method, as set in the Setup

 

Wizard or WAN Port screen.

 

 

Broadband Modem

This shows the status of the connection from the Wireless Router

 

to the Broadband Modem.

 

 

Internet Connection

Current connection status:

 

Active

 

Idle

 

Unknown

 

Failed

 

If there is an error, you can click the "Connection Details" button

 

to find out more information.

 

 

Internet IP Address

This IP Address is allocated by the ISP (Internet Service Pro-

 

vider). If there is no current connection, this will be blank or

 

0.0.0.0.

 

 

"Connection Details"

Click this button to open a sub-window and view a detailed

Button

description of the current connection. Depending on the type of

 

connection, a "Connection Log" may also be available.

 

 

 

LAN

 

 

IP Address

The IP Address of the Wireless Router.

 

 

Network Mask

The Network Mask (Subnet Mask) for the IP Address above.

 

 

DHCP Server

This shows the status of the DHCP Server function - either

 

"Enabled" or "Disabled".

 

For additional information about the PCs on your LAN, and the

 

IP addresses allocated to them, use the PC Database option on

 

the Administration menu.

 

 

 

System

 

 

Device Name

This displays the current name of the Wireless Router.

 

 

Firmware Version

The current version of the firmware installed in the Wireless

 

Router.

 

 

 

Buttons

 

 

Connection Details

View the details of the current Internet connection. The sub-

 

screen displayed will depend on the connection method used. See

 

the following sections for details of each sub-screen.

 

 

System Data

Display all system information in a sub-window.

 

 

Restart

Clicking this button will restart (reboot) the Wireless Router. All

 

existing connections through the Wireless Router will be termi-

 

nated, but will usually re-connect automatically.

 

 

Refresh Screen

Update the data displayed on screen.

 

 

 

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Airlink101 AR315W user manual Data Status Screen, Internet, System

AR315W specifications

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