The Status Tab - Local Network
The Local Network screen on the Status Tab displays the status of your network. Click the Refresh button to update the information displayed on this screen.
MAC Address. This is the Router’s MAC Address, as seen on your local, Ethernet network.
IP Address. This shows the Router’s IP Address, as it appears on your local, Ethernet network.
Subnet Mask. When the Router is using a Subnet Mask, it is shown here.
DHCP Server. If you are using the Router as a DHCP server, that will be displayed here.
Start IP Address. For the range of IP Addresses used by devices on your local, Ethernet network, the beginning of that range is shown here.
End IP Address. For the range of IP Addresses used by devices on your local, Ethernet network, the end of that range is shown here.
DHCP Clients Table. Clicking this button will open a screen to show you which PCs are utilizing the Router as a DHCP server. You can delete PCs from that list, and sever their connections, by checking a Delete box and clicking the Delete button.
The Status Tab - Wireless
The Wireless screen on the Status Tab displays the status of your wireless network. Click the Refresh button to update the information displayed on this screen.
MAC Address. This is the Router’s MAC Address, as seen on your local, wireless network.
Mode. As selected from the Wireless tab, this will display the wireless mode (Mixed,
SSID. As entered on the Wireless tab, this will display the wireless network name or SSID.
Channel. As entered on the Wireless tab, this will display the channel on which your wireless network is broadcasting.
Encryption Function. As selected on the Security Tab, this will display what type of encryption the Router uses for security.
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The Status Tab - Local Network
