4.3.1 Router Local IP
The following table describes the labels in this screen.
LABEL DESCRIPTION
IP Address
Enter the IP address you wish to use with your LAN here.
IP Subnet Mask
Enter the IP subnet mask you wish to use with your LAN here.
Dynamic Route
Select the Routing Information Protocol (RIP) you wish to use from the
dropdown list and the direction you want from the dropdown list. The
RIP and direction options are described below.
Multicast
Select the multicast protocol you wish to use from the dropdown list.
4.3.1.1 Explaining RIP Setup
Routing Information Protocol (RIP) allows a router to exchange routing information with
other routers. The RIP Direction field controls how RIP packets are allowed to enter and leave
the router. Selecting Both means the DSL-2120/2120W will broadcast its routing table and
incorporate the RIP information that it receives. Selecting “In Only” means the
DSL-2120/2120W will only accept RIP packets received, not send RIP packets. Selecting “Out
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