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Chapter 5: Configuring the Wireless-N Gigabit Router with Storage Link
The Status Tab - Router
Wireless-N Gigabit Router with Storage Link
The Status Tab - Router
The
Router
screen displays information about the Router and its current settings. The on-screen information will
vary depending on the Internet Connection Type selected on the
Setup
screen.
Router Information
Firmware Version
. This is the version number of the Router’s current firmware.
Current Time
. This shows the time set on the Router.
Internet MAC Address
. This is the Router’s MAC address, as seen by your ISP.
Host Name
. If required by your ISP, this was entered on the
Basic Setup
screen.
Domain Name
. If required by your ISP, this was entered on the
Basic Setup
screen.
Internet Connection
Connection Type
. This indicates the type of Internet connection you are using. For dial-up style connections such
as PPPoE or PPTP, there is a Connect button to click if there is no connection and you want to establish an Internet
connection.
Internet IP Address
. The Router’s Internet IP address is displayed here.
Subnet Mask and Default Gateway
. The Router’s Subnet Mask and Default Gateway address are displayed here
for DHCP and static IP connections.
DNS1-3
. Shown here are the DNS (Domain Name System) IP addresses currently used by the Router.
MTU
. Shown here is the MTU (Maximum Transmission Unit) setting for the Router.
DHCP Lease Time
. Displays how long the lease is for the IP address that your ISP automatically assigned you.
IP Address Release
. Available for a DHCP connection, click this button to release the current IP address of the
device connected to the Router’s Internet port.
IP Address Renew
. Available for a DHCP connection, click this button to replace the current IP address—of the
device connected to the Router’s Internet port—with a new IP address.
Click the
Refresh
button to update the on-screen information. Help information is available on the right side of
the screen.
Figure 5-62: Status Tab - Router
