Chapter 4 – Configuring the RouteFinder
Multi-Tech Systems, Inc. RouteFinder RF825/RF825-AP User Guide (Document Number S000422B)
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Configuring the RouteFinder Using the Wizard Setup
ISP Settings
Select the way the IP Address should be assigned for the WAN link. The default is
DHCP Client
.
When you select
Static IP
or
PPPoE
, the input fields change.
•
WAN
DHCP Client
Choice
DHCP (Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol) is a protocol that allows individual
devices on an IP network to get their own network configuration information (IP
address, subnet mask, broadcast address, etc.) from a DHCP server.
Present Status:
If the DHCP client is
not
enabled, the following message displays:
Present Status: IP address is not obtained from DHCP server.
If DHCP client is
enabled and if the IP address has been assigned by the DHCP server, then the
following values will display:
Assigned IP Address
Mask
DCP Server Address
DNS Address
Gateway Address
Renew Time
The time that the DHCP client should begin to contact its server to renew the
lease it has obtained.
Expiry Time
Expiry time is the time that the DHCP client must stop using the lease if it has
not been able to contact a server in order to renew.
Use Peer DNS IP Address
Check this box if you want the DNS server addresses from the peer (DHCP
server) is to be obtained.
Note: The DNS address obtained from the DHCP server will be displayed on
the
Network Setup > Interface
screen.
Primary DNS
In this field, enter a primary domain server name (DNS). DNS (Domain
Naming System) allows you to enter a name (i.e., mydomain.com) to be used
in place of the computer's numeric IP address.
Secondary DNS
In this field, enter a secondary domain server name.
•
WAN
Static IP
Choice
If you choose Static IP for WAN, the IP Address (default is 192.168.100.1) and the
Subnet Mask (default is 255.255.255.0) fields displays.
Enter the
Default Gateway
, the
Primary DNS
address and the
Secondary DNS
address for the IP address provided.
