ADSL2/2+ Broadband Router User Guide
Mode Screen
This screen is change back to Router mode, if desired.
Figure 58: Mode Screen
Data - Mode Screen
Device Name
This field displays the current name of this device.
Device Mode
Select the desired device mode for the router:
•
Router
- Both the ADSL Modem and the Router features are
operational. In this mode, this device can provide shared Internet
Access to all your LAN users. Also, by default, it acts a DHCP
Server, providing an IP address and related information to all LAN
users.
•
Modem
- Only the ADSL Modem component is operational. All
Router features are disabled. This device is "transparent" - it does not
perform any operations or make any changes to the network traffic
passing through it.
This mode is also called
Bridge Mode
.
After changing the mode, this device will restart, which will take a few
seconds. The menu will also change, depending on the mode you are in.
Operation
Operation is automatic and transparent.
The modem will act like any other ADSL modem. No routing will be performed, and no client
login will be done. If a client login is required, it must be performed by your Router/Gateway
or by software on your PC.
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