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Subnet Mask:
This is used to define the device IP classification for the chosen IP address
range. 255.255.255.0 is a typical net mask value for Class C networks. Generally it is
provided by your ISP.
Default Gateway:
This is the IP address of the host router that resides on the external
network and provides the point of connection to the next hop towards the Internet. This can
be a DSL modem, Cable modem, or a WISP gateway router. The router will direct all the
packets to the gateway if the destination host is not within the local network.
Primary DNS:
Domain Name System. Every Internet host must have a unique IP address,
also they may have a human-friendly, easy to remember name such as
www.yahoo.com
.
The DNS server converts the user-friendly name into its equivalent IP address. This is
provided by your ISP.
After you finish the blank that required, you could click
Apply
to make all the settings work.
4.4 Wireless Setup (2.4GHz)
This page is used to configure basic wireless parameters and encryption methods.
Operation:
choose Start to enable your 2.4G wireless network to access Internet wirelessly.
SSID:
This is your wireless network name. If you want to access Internet wirelessly, search
for this SSID and connect to it. You can define it as you like.
Mode:
Generally, it is B, G, N selected. Keep the default value.
Region:
Area where you are using the wireless router.
Channel:
Choose the best wireless channel by clicking
Channel Search
. By default, it
is the best channel.
SSID Broadcast:
This option is used to hide your SSID.
Authentication:
You can choose one encryption method for your wireless network.
4.4.1 Shared Key (WEP)
WEP (Wired Equivalent Privacy) is based on the IEEE 802.11 standard and uses the RC4
encryption algorithm. Enabling WEP allows you to increase security by encryption data
being transferred over your wireless network. WEP is the oldest security algorithm, and
