Chapter 4

Advanced Configuration

DHCP Active IP Table

The DHCP Active IP Table lists computers and other devices that have been assigned IP addresses by the Gateway. The list displays Client Host Name, IP Address, MAC Address, and Expires time (how much time is left for the current IP address). To remove a DHCP client, click Delete. To retrieve the most up-to- date information, click Refresh. To exit this screen and return to the Local Network screen, click Close.

ARP/RARP Table  Click this button to view the current IP and MAC addresses for the local network clients of the Gateway.

ARP/RARP Table

ARP/RARP Table

An ARP request is a request sent by the Gateway asking local network devices with IP addresses for their MAC addresses, so the Gateway can map IP addresses to MAC addresses. RARP is the reverse of ARP. (This data is stored in temporary memory and changes periodically.) To retrieve the most up-to-date information, click Refresh. To exit this screen and return to the Local Network screen, click Close.

Status > Wireless

The Wireless screen displays information about your wireless network.

Status > Wireless

Wireless

Firmware Version  The version number of the firmware is displayed.

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

Mode  The wireless network mode of the Gateway is displayed.

SSID  The wireless network name, which is also called the SSID, is displayed.

Channel  The channel of the wireless network is displayed.

Encryption Function  The wireless security method is displayed.

Wireless Clients Connected  Click this button to view a list of wireless clients connected to the Gateway.

Networked Computers

Networked Computers

The list of wireless devices displays Computer Name, IP Address, and MAC Address. To retrieve the most up-to- date information, click Refresh. To exit this screen and return to the Wireless screen, click Close.

Status > DSL

The DSL screen displays information about your DSL connection.

Status > DSL

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