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Chapter 4: Configuring the ADSL Modem
The Administration Tab
ADSL Modem
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.
The Administration Tab
Management
This section of the Administration tab allows the network’s administrator to manage specific Modem functions for
access and security.
Local Modem Access. You can change the Modem’s password from here. Enter a new Modem password and then
type it again in the Re-enter to confirm field to confirm.
Remote Administration. To access the Modem remotely, from outside the network, select Enabled. Then, enter
the port number that will be open to outside access in the Administration Port field. You will need to enter the
Modem’s password when accessing the Modem through Remote Administration.
UPnP. UPnP allows Windows to automatically configure the Modem for various Internet applications, such as
gaming and videoconferencing. When using UPnP features, select Enabled. Because allowing this may present a
risk to security, this feature is disabled by default.
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.
SNMP
SNMP is a popular network monitoring and management protocol. To enable SNMP, click Enabled. To disable
SNMP, click Disabled.
SNMP Community
• Community. The community name functions as a password for sending trap notifications to the target SNMP
program. It is useful to manage multiple devices at the same time. Enter the name of the community you’re
using.
Figure 4-25: Management
IMPORTANT: Enabling Remote Administration allows anyone with access to your
password to configure the Modem from somewhere else on the Internet.
Figure 4-26: SNMP