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Advanced Administration |
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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
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 |
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,
•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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