N150 and N300 WiFi DSL Modem Routers
6.Make sure that the Use Router as DHCP Server check box is selected. This check box is selected by default.
7.Specify the range of IP addresses that the router assigns:
a.In the Starting IP Address field, type the lowest number in the range.
This IP address must be in the same subnet as the modem router. By default, the starting IP address is 192.168.1.2.
b.In the Ending IP Address field, type the number at the end of the range of IP addresses.
This IP address must be in the same subnet as the modem router. By default, the ending IP address is 192.168.1.254.
8.Click the Apply button. Your settings are saved.
Disable the Built-In DHCP Server
By default, the modem router functions as a DHCP server. The router assigns IP, DNS server, and default gateway addresses to all computers connected to the LAN. The assigned default gateway address is the LAN address of the modem router.
You can use another device on your network as the DHCP server or specify the network settings of all your computers.
To disable the built-in DHCP server:
1.Launch an Internet browser from a computer or WiFi device that is connected to the network.
2.Type http://www.routerlogin.net or http://www.routerlogin.com. A login screen displays.
3.Enter the user name and password for the modem router.
Manage the WAN and LAN Network Settings
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