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Description

the assigned IP addresses before the IP addresses change.

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Click MAC-based Assignment in the DHCP Server Setup page. The page shown in the following figure appears. In this page, you can assign the IP addresses on the LAN to the specific individual PCs based on their MAC address.

The following table describes the parameters and buttons of this page.

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Description

 

 

Host MAC Address

Enter the MAC address of a PC on the LAN.

 

 

Assigned IP Address

It specifies the IP address of the IP address pool.

 

 

Assign IP

After entering the host MAC address and assigned IP address, click it. A row will

 

be added in the MAC-base assignment table.

 

 

Modify Assigned IP

Select a row in the MAC-base assignment table. The MAC address and IP

 

address appear. After modifying the MAC address and IP address, click it to save

 

the settings.

 

 

Delete Assigned IP

Select a row in the MAC-base assignment table, then click it, this row is deleted.

 

 

Close

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MAC-based Assignment Table

It shows the assigned IP address based on the MAC address.

 

 

3.5 WLAN

In the navigation bar, choose WLAN. The WLAN page that is displayed contains Basic Settings, Security, Advance Settings, Access Control, and WDS Settings. This page introduces the wireless LAN and some basic configurations. Wireless LANs can be as simple as two computers with wireless LAN cards communicating in a pear-to-pear network or as complex as a number of computers with wireless LAN cards communicating through access points which bridge network traffic to wired LAN.

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SMC790WBRA4 specifications

The SMC Networks SMC790WBRA4 is a versatile broadband router designed to meet the growing connectivity needs of home and small office environments. Renowned for its robust performance and feature-rich capabilities, this device seamlessly combines wireless and wired connections to ensure reliable internet access for various applications.

One of the standout features of the SMC790WBRA4 is its dual functionality as a router and a wireless access point. This dual mode allows users to connect multiple devices ranging from laptops and smartphones to gaming consoles and smart home devices, creating a comprehensive network ecosystem. The 802.11g wireless standard provides up to 54 Mbps of throughput, offering sufficient bandwidth for streaming, online gaming, and web browsing.

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