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10. System information
10.1 System Status
Use the System Status link on the main menu to view this screen.
Figure 9-1: System Status
Data – System Status
Interface
Information
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Connection Status
– Current status – either "Connected" or
"Not connected".
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Connection Type
– The type of connection used – DHCP, Fixed
IP, PPPoE, or PPTP.
•
"Force Renew"
button – Only available if using a dynamic IP
address (DHCP). Clicking this button will perform a DHCP
"Renew" transaction with the ISP's DHCP server. This will
extend the period for which the current WAN IP address is
allocated to you.
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IP Address
– The IP address of the Router, as seen from the
Internet. This IP Address is allocated by the ISP (Internet Service
Provider)
•
Subnet Mask
– The Network Mask (Subnet Mask) for the IP
Address above.
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Domain Name IP Address
– The address of the current DNS
