Chapter 3. Quick Start Guide | RX3141 User’s Manual |
In addition to handling the DSL connection to your ISP, the RX3141 can provide a variety of services to your network. The device is
Table 3.2 lists some of the most important default settings; these and other features are described fully in the subsequent chapters. If you are familiar with network configuration settings, review the settings in Table 3.2 to verify that they meet the needs of your network. Follow the instructions to change them if necessary. If you are unfamiliar with these settings, try using the device without modification, or contact your ISP for assistance.
Before you modifying any settings, review Chapter 4 for general information about accessing and using the Configuration Manager program. We strongly recommend that you contact your ISP prior to changing the default configuration.
Table 3.2. Default Settings Summary| Option | Default Setting | Explanation/Instructions |
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DHCP (Dynamic
Host
Configuration
Protocol)
DHCP server enabled with the following pool of addresses:
192.168.1.100 through 192.168.1.149
The RX3141 maintains a pool of private IP addresses for dynamic assignment to your LAN computers. To use this service, you must have set up your computers to accept IP information dynamically, as described in Part 2 of the Quick Start Guide. See section 6.1 for an explanation of the DHCP service.
LAN Port IP | Static IP address: 192.168.1.1 |
Address | subnet mask: 255.255.255.0 |
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This is the IP address of the LAN port on the RX3141. The LAN port connects the device to your Ethernet network. Typically, you will not need to change this address. See section 5.1.1 LAN IP Address for instructions.
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