Operation and Status

Data - Status Screen

System

Device Name

The current name of the Router.

 

 

Firmware Version

The version of the current firmware installed.

 

 

Modem

 

Modem Status

This indicates the status of the ADSL modem component.

 

 

DownStream

Displays the speed for the DownStream Connection.

Connection Speed

 

 

 

UpStream Connection

If connected, displays the speed for the Up Stream (upload)

Speed

ADSL Connection.

 

 

VPI

This displays the current VPI setting used for the ADSL connec-

 

tion.

 

 

VCI

This displays the current VCI setting used for the ADSL connec-

 

tion.

 

 

Internet

 

Connection Method

Displays the current connection method, as set in the Setup

 

Wizard.

Internet Connection

This indicates the current status of the Internet Connection

 

Active - Connection exists

 

Idle - No current connection, but no error has been detected.

 

This condition normally arises when an idle connection is

 

automatically terminated.

 

Failed - The connection was terminated abnormally. This

 

could be caused by Modem failure, or the loss of the connec-

 

tion to the ISP's server.

 

If there is an error, you can click the "Connection Details" button

 

to find out more information.

 

 

Internet IP Address

This IP Address is allocated by the ISP (Internet Service Pro-

 

vider). If using a dynamic IP address, and no connection currently

 

exists, this information is unavailable.

Connection Details

Click this button to open a sub-window and view a detailed

 

description of the current connection. Depending on the type of

 

connection, a "log" may also be available.

 

 

LAN

 

IP Address

The IP Address of the Broadband ADSL Router.

 

 

Network Mask

The Network Mask (Subnet Mask) for the IP Address above.

 

 

DHCP Server

This shows the status of the DHCP Server function. The value

 

will be "Enabled" or "Disabled".

MAC Address

This shows the MAC Address for the Broadband ADSL Router,

 

as seen on the LAN interface.

 

 

Broadband ADSL Router User Guide

Buttons

Connection Details

Click this button to open a sub-window and view a detailed

 

description of the current connection.

 

 

Attached Devices

This will open a sub-window, showing all LAN devices currently

 

on the network.

Refresh Screen

Update the data displayed on screen.

 

 

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TRENDnet BRM504 manual Data Status Screen, System, Modem, Internet, Buttons

BRM504 specifications

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