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Chapter 5: Configuring the ADSL2 Modem
Basic Setup
ADSL2 Modem with USB and Ethernet
When finished making your changes on this tab, click the Save Settings button to save these changes, or
click the Cancel Changes button to undo your changes.
Bridged Mode Only
If you would like to use your Modem as a bridge, which makes the Modem act like a standalone modem
(without NAT or Routing), select Bridged Mode Only.
When finished making your changes on this tab, click the Save Settings button to save these changes, or
click the Cancel Changes button to undo your changes.
Optional Settings (Required by some ISPs)
Some of these settings may be required by your ISP. Verify with your ISP before making any changes.
Host Name and Domain Name. These fields allow you to supply 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, leaving these fields blank will work.
Status. The status of your connection is displayed.
Network Setup
• Modem IP. The values for the Modem’s Local IP Address and Subnet Mask are shown here. In most cases,
keeping the default values will work.
• Local IP Address. The default value is 192.168.1.1.
• Subnet Mask. The default value is 255.255.255.0.
• Network Address Server Settings (DHCP). A Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP) server automatically
assigns an IP address to each computer on your network for you. Unless you already have one, it is highly
recommended that you leave the Modem enabled as a DHCP server.
• Local DHCP Server. If you enable the DHCP Server or DHCP Relay for the Local DHCP server, enter the IP
adresss for the DHCP server in the fields.
• Start IP Address. Enter a value for the DHCP server to start with when issuing IP addresses. This value
must be 192.168.1. 2 or greater, because the default IP address for the Modem is 192.168.1.1.
Figure 5-6: Bridged Mode Only
Figure 5-7: Network Setup