Chapter 3

Advanced Configuration

Status > Router

The Status > Router screen displays the Router’s current status.

Status > Router

Router Information

Firmware Version  The Router’s current firmware is displayed.

Firmware Verification  The verification code is displayed.

Current Time  The time, which you set on the Setup tab, is displayed.

MAC Address  The Router’s MAC Address, as seen by your ISP, is displayed.

Router Name  The specific name for the Router, which you set on the Setup tab, is displayed.

Host Name  If required by your ISP, this would have been entered on the Setup tab.

Domain Name  If required by your ISP, this would have been entered on the Setup tab.

Internet

Configuration Type

This section shows the current network information stored in the Router. The information varies depending on the Internet connection type selected on the Setup > Basic Setup screen.

Click Refresh to update the on-screen information.

Status > Local Network

The Status > Local Network screen displays the status of your network.

Status > Local Network

Local Network

MAC Address  The Router’s MAC Address, as seen on your local, Ethernet network, is displayed.

IP Address  The Router’s IP Address, as it appears on your local, Ethernet network, is displayed.

Subnet Mask  The current subnet mask configured for your local network is displayed.

DHCP Server  If you are using the Router as a DHCP server, then the status is displayed.

Start IP Address  For the range of IP Addresses used by devices on your local, Ethernet network, the beginning of that range is displayed.

End IP Address  For the range of IP Addresses used by devices on your local, Ethernet network, the end of that range is displayed.

DHCP Clients Table  Clicking this button will open a screen to show you which computers are using the Router as a DHCP server. You can delete computers from that list, and sever their connections; select Delete and click the Delete button.

DHCP Clients Table

Click Refresh to update the on-screen information.

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