Connection Details - Fixed/Dynamic IP Address
If your access method is "Direct" (no login), a screen like the following example will be displayed when the "Connection Details" button is clicked.
Figure 25: Connection Details - Fixed/Dynamic IP Address
Data - Fixed/Dynamic IP address Screen
Internet
Physical Address
IP Address
Network Mask Default Gateway
DNS IP Address DHCP Client
Buttons
Release/Renew
Button will display
EITHER "Release"
OR "Renew"
The hardware address of this device, as seen by remote devices on the Internet. (This is different to the hardware address seen by devices on the local LAN.)
The IP Address of this device, as seen by Internet users. This address is allocated by your ISP (Internet Service Provider).
The Network Mask associated with the IP Address above.
The IP Address of the remote Gateway or Router associated with the IP Address above.
The IP Address of the Domain Name Server which is currently used.
This will show "Enabled" or "Disabled", depending on whether or not this device is functioning as a DHCP client.
If "Enabled" the "Remaining lease time" field indicates when the IP Address allocated by the DHCP Server will expire. The lease is automatically renewed on expiry; use the "Renew" button if you wish to manually renew the lease immediately.
This button is only useful if the IP address shown above is allocated automatically on connection. (Dynamic IP address). If you have a Fixed (Static) IP address, this button has no effect.
•If the ISP's DHCP Server has NOT allocated an IP Address for the
•If an IP Address has been allocated to the
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