Enable NAT checkbox
If the LAN is configured with a private IP address, the user should select this
checkbox. The NAT submenu on the left side main panel will be displayed after
reboot. The user can then configure NAT-related features after the system comes
up. If a private IP address is not used on the LAN side, this checkbox should be
de-selected to free up system resources for better performance. When the system
comes back after reboot, the NAT submenu will not be displayed on the left main
panel. The default setting for IPoA is enable.
Enable Firewall checkbox
If the firewall checkbox is selected, the firewall submenu on the left side main panel
will be displayed after system reboot. The user can then configure firewall features
after the system comes up. If firewall is not used, this checkbox should be
de-selected to free up system resources for better performance. When system
comes back after reboot, the Firewall submenu will not be displayed on the left main
panel. The default setting for IPoA is enable.
Enable WAN Service:
Tick the checkbox to enable the WAN (ADSL) service. If
this item is not selected, you will not be able to use the ADSL service. The default
setting for IPoA is enable.
6. Click
Next
to display the following screen. The Device Setup page allows the user
to configure the LAN interface IP address and DHCP server if the user would like this
ADSL router to assign dynamic IP addresses, DNS server and default gateway to
other LAN devices. Select the button Enable DHCP server on the LAN to enter the
starting IP address and end IP address and DHCP lease time.
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