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Chapter 5: Setting Up and Configuring the Broadband Router
Basic Setup Tab - Network
Broadband Router
LAN Setting
This shows the Router’s MAC Address, which is a 12-digit code assigned to each piece of hardware for
identification. Also listed here are the Router’s IP Address and Subnet Mask. The default value is 192.168.1.1 for
IP address and 255.255.255.0 for the Subnet Mask.
Internet Connection Type
Obtain an IP Automatically
If your ISP automatically assigns an IP Address, select
Obtain an IP automatically
. Your ISP will assign these
values. If you check the box for
Use the Following DNS Server Addresses
, enter a specific DNS Server IP.
Multiple DNS IP Settings are common. In most cases, the first available DNS entry is used.
Static IP
If you have to specify the Internet IP Address, Subnet Mask, Default Gateway Address, and DNS Server, select
Static
IP
. You must obtain this information from your ISP.
PPPoE (Point-to-Point Protocol over Ethernet) (most DSL users)
You have to check with your ISP to make sure whether PPPoE should be enabled or not. If they do use PPPoE:
1. Enter your User Name and Password.
2. If you select
Connect on Demand
option, the PPPoE connection will be disconnected if it has been idle for a
period longer than the Max Idle Time setting.
3. If you select
Keep Alive
option, the Router will keep the connection alive by sending out a few data packets
at the Redial Period, so your Internet service thinks that the connection is still active.
Figure 5-7: Obtain an IP Automatically
Figure 5-8: Static IP
Figure 5-9: PPPoE
hardware:
the physical aspect of
computers, telecommunications, and
other information technology devices.
subnet mask:
an address code that
determines the size of the network.
