Actiontec MI424-WR-Rev-F Router Manual PDF (Setup & Configuration Guide)

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Connection Type

Displays the type of connection.

Physical Address

Displays the physical address of the network card used for

the network.

MTU

MTU (Maximum Transmission Unit) specifies the largest packet size

permitted for Internet transmission. “Automatic” sets the MTU at 1500. Other

choices include “Automatic by DHCP,” which sets the MTU according to the DHCP

connection, and “Manual,” which allows the MTU to be set manually.

Additional IP Addresses

Clicking

New IP Address

generates the “Additional IP Address Settings” screen,

where additional IP addresses can be created to access the FiOS Router via the

Ethernet connection.

HW Switch Quality of Service Management

Click in this check box to enable QoS management of the FiOS Router’s four

Ethernet ports.

HW Switch QoS Mode Dynamic

Select the HW Switch Mode from this drop-down list (DSCP or 802.1p).

QoS WRR Scheduling Algorithm

Adjust the data stream priorities at each level (Low, Medium, and High) from

these drop-down lists.

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Using Network Connections

5.3

Ethernet Connection

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HW Switch Ports

This section displays the connection status of the FiOS Router’s four

Ethernet ports.

Clicking on a connection’s “Action” icon (in the column on the right) generates

the “Port Settings” screen, where ingress and egress policies can be edited.

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5.4

Wireless Access Point Connection

A Wireless Access Point connection connects devices wirelessly. Click

Wireless

Access Point

in the Network Connections screen (if needed, click

Advanced

at the bottom of the screen to reveal the “Wireless Access Point” link below

“Network [Home/Office]”) to generate the “Wireless Access Point Properties”

screen. This screen displays a list of the connection’s properties. The only

modifications that can be made from this screen are disabling the connection

(by clicking

Disable

) or renaming the connection (by entering a new name in

the “Name” text box).

Note:

If disabling the connection, the FiOS Router must be rebooted for the

change to take effect.

5.4a

Configure Wireless Access Point

Click

Settings

at the bottom-right of the Wireless Access Point Properties screen

generates a second “Wireless Access Point Properties” screen.

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Using Network Connections

5.4

Wireless Access Point Connection

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General

The top part of the screen displays general communication parameters. We

recommend not changing the default values in this section unless familiar with

networking concepts.

Status

Displays the status of the wireless access point connection.

When should this rule occur?

Displays when the rule is active. To schedule

rules, see the “Advanced Settings” chapter.

Network

Select the type of connection being configured from the drop-down

list (options:

Network [Home/Office]

,

Broadband Connection

, or

DMZ

).

Connection Type

Displays the type of connection.

Physical Address

Displays the physical address of the network card used for

the network.

MTU

MTU (Maximum Transmission Unit) specifies the largest packet size

permitted for Internet transmission. “Automatic” sets the MTU at 1500. Other

choices include “Automatic by DHCP,” which sets the MTU according to the DHCP

connection, and “Manual,” which allows the MTU to be set manually.

Additional IP Addresses

Clicking

New IP Address

generates the “Additional IP Address Settings” screen,

where additional IP addresses can be created to access the FiOS Router via the

Wireless Access Point connection.

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5.5

Coax Connection

A Coax connection connects devices (such as set-top boxes) to the FiOS Router

using a coaxial cable. Click

Coax

in the Network Connections screen (if needed,

click

Advanced

at the bottom of the screen to reveal the “Coax” link below

“Network [Home/Office]”) to generate the “Coax Properties” screen. This screen

displays a list of the connection’s properties. The only modifications that can

be made from this screen are disabling the connection (by clicking

Disable

) or

renaming the connection (by entering a new name in the “Name” text box).

Note:

If disabling the connection, the FiOS Router must be rebooted for the

change to take effect.

5.5a

Configure Coax

Click

Settings

at the bottom-right of the Coax Properties screen generates a

second “Coax Properties” screen.

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