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Chapter 5: Configuring the Router
The Status Tab - Router
EtherFast Cable/DSL Router with 4-Port Switch
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.
Information
Firmware Version
. This shows the installed version and date of the firmware.
MAC Address
. The MAC Address of the Router’s Internet interface is displayed here.
Status
Login Type
. This indicates the type of Internet connection you are using.
Login Status
. For these dial-up style connections, PPPoE, RAS, PPTP, HBS, and L2TP, the status of the connection
is displayed, and 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.
Static DNS1-3
. Shown here are the DNS (Domain Name System) IP addresses currently used by the Router.
MTU
. The current MTU settings are displayed here.
DHCP Release
. Available for a DHCP connection, click the
DHCP Release
button to release the current IP address
of the device connected to the Router’s Internet port.
DHCP Renew
. Available for a DHCP connection, click the
DHCP Renew
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 shown on the right-hand side
of the screen. For additional help, click
More
.
Figure 5-30: Status Tab - Router
Summary of Contents for BEFSR41 - EtherFast Cable/DSL Router
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