Chapter 4

Advanced Configuration

If you have not set up the e-mail server on the Log tab, the message, “E-mail cannot be sent because you have not specified an outbound SMTP server address,” will be displayed.

If you have set up the mail server but the log has not been generated due to the Log Queue Length and Log Time Threshold settings, the message, “E-mail settings have been configured,” will be displayed.

If you have set up the e-mail server and the log has been sent to the e-mail server, the message, “E-mail settings have been configured and sent out normally,” will be displayed.

If you have set up the e-mail server and the log cannot be sent to the e-mail server, the message, “E-mail cannot be sent out, probably use incorrect settings,” will be displayed.

Setup Tab > Network

The Setup > Network screen shows all of the Router’s basic setup functions. The Router can be used in most network setups without changing any of the default values; however, you may need to enter additional information in order to connect to the Internet through an ISP (Internet Service Provider) or broadband (DSL or cable) carrier. The setup information is provided by your ISP.

Setup > Network

Network

Host Name and Domain Name  Enter a host and domain name for the Router. Some ISPs require these names as identification. You may have to check with your ISP to see if your broadband Internet service has been configured with a host and domain name. In most cases, you can leave these fields blank.

LAN Setting

The MAC Address of the Router is displayed.

Device IP Address and Subnet Mask  The default values are 192.168.1.1 for the Router’s local IP address and 255.255.255.0 for the subnet mask.

Multiple Subnet  Select this option to enable the Multiple Subnet feature. Then click Add/Edit to create or modify subnet(s). A new screen appears.

Create or Modify a Subnet

LAN IP Address  Enter the LAN IP address. Subnet Mask  Enter the subnet mask.

Click Add to List. Click Save Settings to save your changes, or click Cancel Changes to undo them. Click Exit to return to the Network screen.

If you want to modify a subnet you have created, select it and Make changes.. Click Save Settings to save your changes, or click Cancel Changes to undo them. Click Exit to return to the Network screen.

If you want to delete a subnet you have created, select it and click Delete selected subnet. Click Save Settings to save your changes, or click Cancel Changes to undo them. Click Exit to return to the Network screen.

WAN Connection Type

WAN

There are four connection types available: Obtain an IP automatically, Static IP, PPPoE, and PPTP. Depending on which connection type you select, you will see various settings.

Obtain an IP Automatically

If your ISP automatically assigns an IP address, select Obtain an IP automatically. (Most cable modem

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Cisco Systems RVL200 manual Setup Tab Network, LAN Setting, WAN Connection Type, Obtain an IP Automatically