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Management and Diagnostic Console
66
Broadband Link - Configuration Page
The Broadband Link – Configuration page allows you to modify specific broadband connection settings.
Figure 28. MDC Broadband Link Configuration Page
Note:
Modifying the settings on this page can impact the ability of computers on the local
network to access the broadband connection. You should modify these settings ONLY if you are
thoroughly familiar with networking.
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Management and Diagnostic Console
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Modifying DSL and ATM Settings
By default, the gateway automatically detects which DSL line to use. The DSL and ATM Settings pane allows
you to select a DSL line and manually configure your ATM settings.
To modify DSL or ATM settings:
1.
From the DSL Line Selection pull-down, select Automatic, Line 1(inner pair), or Line 2 (outer pair).
2.
In the ATM Circuit Identifier VPI and VCI fields, enter the VPI and VCI you want the gateway to use to
connect to the ISP
.
3.
From the ATM Encapsulation pull-down menu, select
VC-Mux
or
LLC
.
4.
In the ATM/PVC Search field, click the
Enabled
or
Disabled
radio button.
5.
Click the
Submit
button.
Modifying Internet Connection and Authentication Settings
The Internet Connection Settings - Connection and Authentication pane allows you to modify the method by
which you connect to the Internet.
To modify Internet connection and authentication settings:
1.
Ensure that the Broadband connection
Enabled
radio button is selected (default).
2.
From the Connection Type pull-down menu, select the connection type (either Direct IP (DHCP or Static),
PPPoE, or PPPoA).
If you connect via PPPoE or PPPoA, proceed to step 2. If you connect via Direct IP
, proceed to step 5.
Direct IP connection does not require a user name or password.
3.
In the Username field, enter your user name.
4.
In the Password field, enter your password.
5.
In the Confirm Password field, re-enter your system password.
6.
Click the
Submit
button.
The PPP on Demand field allows you to enable PPP on-demand. If the value is set to 0 minutes, the PPP
session will be persistent (always-on). If the value is between 1 to 10080 minutes, the PPP session will
timeout if the 2Wire gateway does not detect outbound traffic destined for the Internet in the specified time.
When the 2Wire gateway detects outbound traffic, the session is reestablished.
Note:
By default, the minimum timeout value is 3 minutes.
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Management and Diagnostic Console
68
Modifying Hardware Address
By default, the 2Wire gateway uses its built-in hardware address. The Internet Connection Settings -
Hardware Address Override pane allows you to manually override the MAC address of the broadband
connection, which is sometimes required for cable modems that perform MAC address authentication.
To modify the hardware address:
1.
Click the
Override the built-in hardware address
radio button.
2.
In the Hardware Address field, enter the alternative hardware address.
3.
Click the
Submit
button.
Modifying Internet Address Settings
By default, the 2Wire gateway automatically obtains its Internet address. The Internet Connection Settings -
Internet Address pane allows you to manually configure your Internet address settings.
To manually configure your Internet address settings:
1.
Click the
Manually configure Internet address settings
radio button.
2.
In the IP Address field, enter the IP address you want the 2Wire gateway to use.
3.
In the Subnet Mask field, enter the subnet mask you want the 2Wire gateway to use.
4.
In the Default Gateway field, enter the default gateway address you want the 2Wire gateway to use.
5.
Click the
Submit
button.
Modifying DNS Information
By default, the 2Wire gateway automatically obtains DNS server addresses via DHCP
. The Internet
Connection Settings - DNS pane allows you to manually configure your DNS information.
To manually configure your DNS information:
1.
Click the
Manually configure your DNS information
radio button.
2.
In the Primary Server field, enter the IP address of the primary DNS server that the 2Wire gateway is to
use for DNS name resolution.
3.
In the Secondary Server field, enter the IP address of the secondary DNS server that the 2Wire gateway
is to use for DNS name resolution.
4.
In the Domain Name field, enter the specific domain name to be used by the 2Wire gateway.
5.
Click the
Submit
button.
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Management and Diagnostic Console
69
Local Network - Status Page
The Local Network – Status page shows the status of the local network.
Figure 29. MDC Local Network Status Page
The Local Network – Status page includes the following information:
Item
Description
IP
Gateway
The IP address allocated to the 2Wire gateway.
IP Network
The IP address used by the network.
Subnet Mask
The subnet mask allocated to the 2Wire gateway.
DHCP Range
The range of IP addresses available on the network, the
number of addresses Allocated, and the number of
addresses Remaining.
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Management and Diagnostic Console
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DHCP Timeout
The time, in minutes, before the DHCP lease must be
renewed.
Devices
Ethernet
The number of Active and Inactive Ethernet devices on
the network.
Wireless (802.11)
The number of Active and Inactive wireless devices on the
network.
USB
Specifies whether a USB device is present (Active) on the
network. If a USB device is not present, the value is
Inactive.
Public Network
Router Address
Defines a separate network on the home side.
Subnet Mask
The subnet mask allocated for public address.
Bridge Network
Router Address
Creates a bridge network with the broadband.
Subnet Mask
The subnet mask allocated for public address.
Note:
If you have Enhanced Services (such as Internet Access Control) installed, the specific
service and its status display in the Devices panel.
Item
Description

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