Configuring the Wireless 11g Router
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Advanced Setup
Use the web management interface to define system
parameters, manage and control the Wireless 11g Router and its
ports, or monitor network conditions. The following table outlines
the selections available from this program.
Menu
Description
System
• Sets the local time zone, the password for administrator
access, the Internet security of ZoneAlarm Pro (optional),
system log server, and the IP address of a PC that will be
allowed to manage the Wireless 11g Router remotely.
• Sets enhanced security policy for the network using Zone
Labs, Inc “ZoneAlarm Pro.”
WAN
• Specifies the Internet connection type: (1) Dynamic IP host
configuration and the physical MAC address of each media
interface, (2) PPPoE configuration, (3) PPTP, (4) Static IP and
ISP gateway address, or (5) BigPond (Internet service
available in Australia).
• Specifies DNS servers to use for domain name resolution.
LAN
Sets the TCP/IP configuration of the Wireless 11g Router’s LAN
interface and all DHCP clients.
Wireless
Configures the radio frequency, SSID, WPA/WEP encryption,
and 802.1x for wireless communications.
NAT
Shares a single ISP account with multiple users, sets up virtual
servers.
Firewall
Configures a variety of security and specialized functions,
including: Access Control, Hacker Prevention, and DMZ.
DDNS
Dynamic DNS provides users on the Internet with a method to
tie their domain name to a computer or server.
UPnP
With Universal Plug and Play, a device can automatically join a
network, obtain an IP address, communicate its capabilities, and
learn about the presence and capabilities of other devices.
Devices can then directly communicate with each other. This
further enables peer-to-peer networking.
Tools
Contains options to back up and restore the current
configuration, restore all configuration settings to the factory
defaults, update system firmware, or reset the system.