Chapter 7

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Advanced Administration

 

This Chapter explains the settings available via the "Administration" section of the menu.

Overview

Normally, it is not necessary to use these screens, or change any settings. These screens and settings are provided to deal with non-standard situations, or to provide additional options for advanced users.

The available settings and features are:

Config File

Backup or restore the configuration file for the Broadband Router.

 

This file contains all the configuration data.

Logs

View or clear all logs, set E-Mailing of log files.

Network Diag

Ping, DNS Lookup.

Options

Various options, such as backup DNS, UPnP, and enable TFTP

 

firmware upgrade option.

PC Database

This is the list of PCs shown when you select the "DMZ PC" or a

 

"Virtual Server". This database is maintained automatically, but

 

you can add and delete entries for PCs which use a Fixed (Static)

 

IP Address.

Remote

Allow settings to be changed from the Internet..

Admin

 

Routing

Only required if your LAN has other Routers or Gateways.

Security

Firewall and other security-related settings. Normally, the default

 

settings do not need to be changed.

Upgrade

Upgrade the Firmware (software) installed in your Broadband

Firmware

Router.

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