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System Settings
15.1 Overview
This chapter shows you how to configure system related settings, such as system time, password, name, the domain name and the inactivity timeout interval.
15.1.1What You Can Do in this Chapter
•The General screen lets you configure system settings (Section 15.2 on page 166).
•The Time Setting screen lets you set the system time (Section 15.3 on page 167).
15.1.2What You Need to Know
Domain Name
This is a network address that identifies the owner of a network connection. For example, in the network address “www.zyxel.com/support/files”, the domain name is “www.zyxel.com”.
DHCP
DHCP (Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol) is a method of allocating IP addresses to devices on a network from a DHCP Server. Often your ISP or a router on your network performs this function.
LAN
A LAN (local area network) is typically a network which covers a small area, made up of computers and other devices which share resources such as Internet access, printers etc.
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