ALTERA-04G

14

3.3.4 Firmware Update

Go to

Maintenance -> Firmware

to upgrade the firmware. The new firmware for your router can

improve functionality and performance. Enter the path and name of the upgrade file then click the

UPGRADE

button below. You will be prompted to confirm the upgrade.

3.3.5 System Log

Go to

Status -> System Log

and you can see the system log file. Click

“Save Log”

to save system

log file.

ALTERA-04G

15

3.3.6 System Reset

In the event that the router stops responding correctly or in some way stops functioning, you can

perform a reset. Your settings will not be changed. To perform the reset, select

"Current Setting"

and

click on the

"RESTART"

button below. The router will reboot with current setting.

Select

"Factory Default Setting"

and click on the

“RESTART”

button, the router will reboot with

factory default settings.

3.4.1 ADSL Status

Go to

Status->Device Info

. The 'ADSL Line Status' enables you to check the status of your ADSL

connection including how fast data is being transferred.

ALTERA-04G

16

3.4.2 ADSL Statistics

Go to

Status-> Statistics

and select

ADSL

interface. You can see the traffic Statistics of ADSL

interface.

3.4.3 VC Configuration

Go to

Interface Setup -> Internet

. To add or delete ADSL VC configuration, these information provide

by ISP.

ALTERA-04G

17

3.5.1 WAN Configuration

Go to

Interface Setup -> Internet

. The router can be connected to your service provider in any of the

following ways.

Dynamic IP Address:

Obtain an IP address automatically from your service provider.

Static IP Address:

Uses a static IP address. Your service provider gives a static IP address to access

Internet services.

PPPoE:

PPP over Ethernet is a common connection method used for xDSL

PPPoA:

PPP over ATM is a common connection method used for xDSL

Bridge:

Bridge mode is a common connection method used for xDSL modem.

ALTERA-04G

18

3.5.2 WAN Status

Go to

Status -> Device Info

and select

the Virtual Circuit

to see the connection status.

3.5.3 DNS

Go to

Interface -> LAN

to enable DHCP server. Then you can set DNS server for the router. A

Domain Name system (DNS) server is like an index of IP addresses and Web addresses. If you type a

Web address into you browser, a DNS server will find that name in its index and find the matching IP

address. Most ISPs provide a DNS server for speed and convenience. Since your Service Provider

many connect to the Internet with dynamic IP settings, it is likely that the DNS server IP addresses are

also provided dynamically. However, if there is a DNS server that you would rather use, you need to

specify the IP address below.