Chapter 3

Advanced Configuration

Status > Local Network

Local Network

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

Router IP Address  This shows the Router’s IP address, as it appears on your local network.

Subnet Mask  This shows the Subnet Mask of the Router.

DHCP Server

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

Start IP Address  For the range of IP addresses used by devices on your local network, the starting IP address is shown here.

End IP Address  For the range of IP addresses used by devices on your local network, the ending IP address is shown here.

DHCP Clients Table  Click this button to view a list of PCs that are using the Router as a DHCP server.

DHCP Clients 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 Client Name, Interface, IP Address, MAC Address, and Expired 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.

Status > Wireless Network

The Wireless Network screen displays information about your wireless network.

Status > Wireless

Wireless Network

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

Mode  Displayed here is the wireless mode used by the network.

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

Channel Width  Shown here is the Radio Band setting selected on the Basic Wireless Settings screen.

Channel  Shown here is the Channel setting selected on the Basic Wireless Settings screen.

Security  Displayed here is the wireless security method used by the Router.

SSID Broadcast  Displayed here is the status of the SSID Broadcast feature.

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