NETGEAR D6300 user manual Wireless Settings 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz, Connection Status Button

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D6300 WiFi DSL Modem Router

To stop the polling entirely, click Stop.

Connection Status Button

On the Router Status screen in the Internet Port pane, click the Connection Status button to view connection status information.

Figure 11. View connection status information

The Release button returns the status of all items to 0. The Renew button refreshes the items. The Close Window button closes the Connection Status screen.

IP Address. The IP address that is assigned to the WiFi modem router. Subnet Mask. The subnet mask that is assigned to the WiFi modem router.

Default Gateway. The IP address for the default gateway that the WiFi modem router communicates with.

DHCP Server. The IP address for the Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol server that provides the TCP/IP configuration for all the computers that are connected to the WiFi modem router.

DNS Server. The IP address of the Domain Name Service server that provides translation of network names to IP addresses.

Lease Obtained. The date and time when the lease was obtained. Lease Expires. The date and time that the lease expires.

Wireless Settings (2.4 GHz and 5 GHz)

The following settings are displayed:

Name (SSID). The wireless network name (SSID) used by the WiFi modem router. The default names for the 5 GHz ends in -5G to distinguish it from the 2.4-GHz network.

Region. The geographic region where the WiFi modem router is being used. It might be illegal to use the wireless features of the WiFi modem router in some parts of the world.

Channel. Identifies the operating channel of the wireless port being used. The default channel is Auto. When Auto is selected, the WiFi modem router finds the best operating channel available. If you notice interference from nearby devices, you can select a different channel. Channels 1, 6, and 11 do not interfere with each other.

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NETGEAR D6300 user manual Wireless Settings 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz, Connection Status Button