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:

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.

Config File

Backup or restore the configuration file for the Broadband ADSL

 

Router. This file contains all the configuration data.

Logs & Email

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

Diagnostics

Perform a Ping or DNS Lookup.

Remote Admin

Allow settings to be changed from the Internet.

Routing

Only required if your LAN has other Routers or Gateways.

Upgrade Firmware

Upgrade the Firmware (software) installed in your Broadband

 

ADSL Router.

Broadband ADSL Router User Guide

PC Database

The PC Database is used whenever you need to select a PC (e.g. for the "DMZ" PC).

It eliminates the need to enter IP addresses.

Also, you do not need to use fixed IP addresses on your LAN.

However, if you do use a fixed IP address on some devices on your LAN, you should enter details of each such device into the PC database, using the PC Database screen.

PC Database Screen

An example PC Database screen is shown below.

Figure 44: PC Database

PCs which are "DHCP Clients" are automatically added to the database, and updated as required.

By default, non-Server versions of Windows act as "DHCP Clients"; this setting is called "Obtain an IP Address automatically".

The Broadband ADSL Router uses the "Hardware Address" to identify each PC, not the name or IP address. The "Hardware Address" can only change if you change the PC's net- work card or adapter.

This system means you do NOT need to use Fixed (static) IP addresses on your LAN. However, you can add PCs using Fixed (static) IP Addresses to the PC database if re- quired.

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BRM504 specifications

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