Status Tab Router, By the Router | Genius Products U.S.A BEFW11S4

Wireless-B Broadband Router

The Status Tab - Router

The Router screen on the Status Tab displays the Router’s current status.

Firmware Version. This is the Router’s current firmware.

MAC Address. This is the Router’s MAC Address, as seen by your ISP.

Login Type. The status of the connection is displayed only for PPPoE, RAS, PPTP, or Heart Beat Signal connections. For these dial-up style connections, there is a Connect button to click if there is no connection and you want to establish an Internet connection, and a Disconnect button to disconnect the Internet connection.

Internet IP Address. The Router’s Internet IP Address is displayed here.

Subnet Mask and Default Gateway. The Router’s Subnet Mask and Default Gateway address are displayed here for DHCP and static IP connections.

Primary DNS and Secondary DNS. Shown here are the DNS (Domain Name System) IP addresses currently used	Figure 5-34: Status Tab - Router

by the Router.
DHCP Release. Available for a DHCP connection, click the DHCP Release button to release the current IP address
of the device connected to the Router’s Internet port.
DHCP Renew. Available for a DHCP connection, click the DHCP Renew button to replace the current IP address—
of the device connected to the Router’s Internet port—with a new IP address.
Change these settings as described here and click the Save Settings button to apply your changes or Cancel
Changes to cancel your changes.

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Genius Products U.S.A BEFW11S4 manual Status Tab Router, By the Router

Contents

Wireless- B Word definition Copyright and Trademarks Table of Contents Appendix C Upgrading Firmware Appendix D Windows Help Appendix ATroubleshootingAppendix B Wireless Security Broadband Router’s Back Panel List of Figures 26 Applications and Gaming UPnP Forwarding Welcome Introduction What’s in this Guide? Wireless-B Broadband Router Roaming Network Topology Network Layout Back Panel Getting to Know the Wireless-B Broadband Router Front Panel Wireless-B Hardware Installation Connecting the Wireless-B Broadband Router Overview Configuring the Wireless-B Broadband Router Internet Setup Setup Tab Basic Setup PPPoE Connection Type Optional Settings Required by some ISPs Wireless-B Broadband Router 10 Setup Tab MAC Address Clone Setup Tab MAC Address Clone 11 Setup Tab Advanced Routing Setup Tab Advanced Routing 13 Wireless Tab Basic Wireless Settings Wireless Tab Basic Wireless Settings 14 WPA Pre-Shared Key Wireless Tab Wireless Security 17 Wireless Tab WEP 18 Wireless Tab Wireless Network Access Wireless Tab Wireless Network Access Preamble type, Long Preambledefault or Short Preamble Wireless Tab Advanced Wireless Settings 21 Security Tab Filter Security Tab Filter 23 Security Tab VPN Passthrough Security Tab VPN Passthrough 24 Applications and Gaming Tab Port Range Forwarding Applications and Gaming Tab Port Range Forwarding Applications and Gaming Tab UPnP Forwarding Applications and Gaming Tab Port Triggering Applications and Gaming Tab DMZ Administration Tab Management 29 Backup & Restore Administration Tab Log Administration Tab Firmware Upgrade 33 Administration Tab Factory Defaults Administration Tab Factory Defaults By the Router Status Tab Router 35 Status Tab Local Network Status Tab Local Network Need to set a static IP address on a PC Appendix a TroubleshootingCommon Problems and Solutions Want to test my Internet connection Wireless-B Broadband Router TCP UDP Can’t get the Internet game, server, or application to work VPN Ipsec Firmware upgrade failed, and/or the Power LED is flashing To start over, I need to set the Router to factory defaultNeed to upgrade the firmware My DSL service’s PPPoE is always disconnecting Is IPSec Pass-Through supported by the Router? Frequently Asked QuestionsPower LED keeps flashing Where is the Router installed on the network? Does the Router support ICQ send file? What is Network Address Translation and what is it used for? How can I block corrupted FTP downloads? What Ieee 802.11b features are supported? What is DMZ Hosting?What are the advanced features of the Router? What is the Ieee 802.11g standard? What is ISM band? What is ad-hoc mode?What is infrastructure mode? What is roaming? What is a MAC Address? What is Spread Spectrum?What is DSSS? What is FHSS? And what are their differences? What is WEP? Have excellent signal strength, but I cannot see my network How do I resolve issues with signal loss? Security Threats Facing Wireless Networks Appendix B Wireless SecuritySecurity Precautions Appendix B Wireless Security Wireless-B Broadband Router Appendix C Upgrading Firmware Figure C-1 Upgrade Firmware TCP/IP Appendix D Windows Help Windows 2000 or XP Instructions Windows 98 or Me Instructions Figure E-3 MAC Address/Physical Address For the Router’s Web-based Utility Appendix F Glossary Wireless-B Broadband Router Wireless-B Broadband Router Wireless-B Broadband Router Wireless-B Broadband Router Wireless-B Broadband Router Appendix G Specifications Appendix H Warranty Information FCC Statement Appendix I Regulatory Information Wireless-B Broadband Router Europe Mail Address Appendix J Contact Information