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Linksys E2100L

Internet Connection

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..

For a DHCP connection, select Release IP Address or Renew IP Address as appropriate to release or renew a DHCP lease.. For a PPPoE or similar connection, select Connect or Disconnect as appropriate to connect to or disconnect from the Internet..

Click Refresh to update the on-screen information..

Status > Local Network

The Local Network screen displays information about the local network..

Status > Local Network

Local Network

Local MAC Address  The MAC address of the Router’s local, wired interface is displayed..

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

Subnet Mask  The Subnet Mask of the Router is displayed..

DHCP Server

DHCP Server  The status of the Router’s DHCP server function is displayed..

Start IP Address  For the range of IP addresses that can be used by devices on your local network, the starting IP address is displayed..

End IP Address  For the range of IP addresses that can be used by devices on your local network, the ending IP address is displayed..

DHCP Client Table  Click this option to view a list of computers or other devices that are using the Router as a DHCP server..

Chapter 3: Advanced Configuration

DHCP Client Table

DHCP Client Table

The DHCP Client Table lists computers and other devices that have been assigned IP addresses by the Router.. The list can be sorted by IP Address, MAC Address, Interface, and Client Name.. To remove a DHCP client, click Delete.. To update the on-screen information, click Refresh.. To exit this screen and return to the Local Network screen, click Close..

Status > Wireless Network

The Wireless Network screen displays information about your wireless network..

Status > Wireless Network

Wireless Network

MAC Address  The MAC address of the Router’s local, wireless interface is displayed..

Mode  The wireless mode used by the network is displayed..

Network Name (SSID)  The name of the wireless network, which is also called the SSID, is displayed..

Channel Width  The Channel Width setting (selected on the Wireless > Basic Wireless Settings screen) is displayed..

Channel  The Channel setting selected on the Basic Wireless Settings screen is displayed..

Security  The wireless security method used by the Router is displayed..

SSID Broadcast  The status of the SSID Broadcast option is displayed..

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