Linksys RV016 manual Setup Tab Network, LAN Setting, WAN Setting Table

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Setup Tab - Network

The Setup screen shows all of the Router’s basic setup functions. The Router can be used in most network setups without changing any of the default values; however, you may need to enter additional information in order to connect to the Internet through an ISP (Internet Service Provider) or broadband (DSL or cable) carrier.

Network

Host Name and Domain Name. Enter 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, you can leave these fields blank.

LAN Setting

These are the Router’s Device IP Address and Subnet Mask. The default values are 192.168.1.1 for the local IP address and 255.255.255.0 for the Subnet Mask.

WAN Setting

From the WAN Setting drop-down menu, select how many WAN ports you want to use. The default is 2, and the maximum number is 7. You can also change the number of WAN ports using the Port Setup page of the Port Management tab. If you change the number on this screen, then the number on the Port Setup screen will change accordingly. Make sure the network configuration matches the number of WAN port settings on this screen.

If you change the number of WAN ports, click the Save Settings button to save your change. A confirmation message will appear. Then click the OK button to save the new setting.

The WAN Setting table will display the WAN port numbers in the Interface column and their respective connection types in the Connection Type column. Click Edit in the Config. column to change the WAN settings of the selected WAN port. You must save the new number of WAN ports before you can click Edit to change the settings of any new WAN ports.

The Connection Type column will display the word “Undefined” if you changed the number of WAN ports but did not click the Save Settings button. After you save this setting, the Connection Type column will display, “Obtain an IP automatically.” The default Connection Type of all WAN ports is Obtain an IP automatically.

WAN Setting Table

Interface. The WAN port number is displayed.

Chapter 6: Setting up and Configuring the Router

Figure 6-6: Setup Tab

Figure 6-7: Save New Number of WAN Ports

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Setup Tab - Network

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Linksys RV016 manual Setup Tab Network, LAN Setting, WAN Setting Table