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Wireless-N Router
Linksys E1000
Chapter 3: Advanced Configuration
Optional Settings
Some of these settings may be required by your ISP . Verify
with your ISP before making any changes .
Optional Settings
Host Name and Domain Name
These fields allow you to
supply a host and domain name for the Router . Some ISPs,
usually cable ISPs, require these names as identification .
You may have to check with your ISP to see if your
broadband Internet service has been configured with a
host and domain name . In most cases, leaving these fields
blank will work .
MTU
MTU is the Maximum Transmission Unit . It specifies
the largest packet size permitted for Internet transmission .
Select Manual if you want to manually enter the largest
packet size that is transmitted . To have the Router select
the best MTU for your Internet connection, keep the
default setting, Auto .
Size
When Manual is selected in the
MTU
field, this option
is enabled . Leave this value in the 1200 to 1500 range . The
default size depends on the Internet Connection Type:
•
DHCP, Static IP, or Telstra: 1500
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PPPoE: 1492
•
PPTP or L2TP: 1460
Network Setup
The
Network Setup
section configures the IP settings for
your local network .
Router IP
IP Address
The Router’s IP address, as seen by your
network, is displayed . The default Router IP address is
192.168.1.1 .
Subnet Mask
The Router’s Subnet Mask, as seen by your
network, is displayed .
URL Address
To access the browser-based utility, you
enter the Router’s IP address or URL address . The default is
http://my.E1000 . If you want to change the default, enter
a new URL address .
Router IP
DHCP Server Settings
The settings allow you to configure the Router’s DHCP
server function . The Router can be used as a DHCP server
for your network . A DHCP server automatically assigns an
IP address to each computer or device on your network .
If you choose to enable the Router’s DHCP server option,
make sure there is no other DHCP server on your network .
DHCP Server Setting
DHCP Server
DHCP is enabled by factory default . If you
already have a DHCP server on your network, or you do
not want a DHCP server, then select Disabled (no other
DHCP features will be available) .
DHCP Reservation
Click DHCP Reservation if you want
to assign a fixed local IP address to a MAC address .
DHCP Reservation
You will see a list of DHCP clients with the following
information: Client Name, Interface, IP Address, and
MAC Address .
DHCP Reservation
•
Select Clients from DHCP Table
Click the Select
check box to reserve a client’s IP address . Then click
Add Clients .
