AR3088 ROUTER USER MANUAL
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Subnet Mask:
the Subnet Mask determines which portion of an IP address is the network
portion, and which portion is the host portion.
Gateway:
IP address of the gateway device that allows for contact between the router and the
network or host.
Interface:
indicate users whether the Destination IP Address is on the LAN & WLAN
(internal wired and wireless networks), the WAN (Internet), or Loopback (a dummy network in
which one PC acts like a network, necessary for certain software programs).
3.4.3 MAC Address Clone
Some ISP need the users to register their MAC address. The users can clone the router MAC
address to their MAC address registered in ISP if they do not want to re-register their MAC
address.
Clone MAC address:
It can clone three parts: Clone LAN MAC, Clone WAN MAC, Clone
Wireless MAC.
Noted:
one MAC address is 48 characteristic. MAC address can not be set to the multicast
address, the first byte must be even. And MAC address value of network bridge br0 is determined
by the smaller value of wireless MAC address and LAN port MAC address.
3.4.4 SDNS
When users host their domain names on free or commercial servers, they usually get a static
IP (non-changeable IP) address for their websites, which involves the use of static name servers,
or static DNS, as well. Static DNS settings will never update on their own and will remain the
same, until you decide to update them. Static DNS settings are very useful, since they provide a
stable service with no interruptions, and can increase the overall speed of your website.