Chapter 3

Advanced Configuration

Internet MAC Address  This is the Router’s MAC Address, as seen by your ISP.

Server Name  This is the specific name that will be used for the network storage FTP and Media Server. You entered this name on the Storage > Administration tab.

Host Name  If required by your ISP, this would have been entered on the Setup tab.

Domain Name  If required by your ISP, this would have been entered on the Setup tab.

Internet Connection

Connection Type

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.

Select Release IP Address or Renew IP Address as appropriate to release or renew a DHCP lease.

Click Refresh to update the on-screen information.

Status > Local Network

The Status > 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 interface is displayed.

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

Subnet Mask  The Router’s Subnet Mask is displayed.

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

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

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

DHCP Client Table  Click DHCP Client Table to view the DHCP Client Table. It lists computers and other devices that have been assigned IP addresses by the Router.

For more information, click Help.

Status > Wireless Network

The Status > Wireless Network screen displays the status information of your 5 GHz and/or 2.4 GHz wireless networks.

Status > Wireless Network

5GHz/2.4GHz Wireless Network

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

Mode  The wireless mode (Mixed, Wireless-N Only, Wireless-G Only, Wireless-B Only, Wireless-A Only or Disabled) used by the network is displayed.

Net work Name (SSID)  The name of the wireless network or SSID is displayed.

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

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

Standard Channel  The Standard 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 feature is displayed.

For more information, click Help.

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