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Synchronizing Time with a Computer
Time Setup
Select how the ESR Series Router obtains the current time.
Computer Date and Time
Displays system date and time from a computer.
Enable Daylight Saving
Click to enable or disable daylight savings time.
Start Time
Select the date and time when daylights
savings time starts.
End Time
Select the date and time when daylights savings time ends.
Click
Apply
to save the settings or
Cancel
to discard changes.
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Dynamic Domain Name Service (DDNS) Setup
The most common use for DDNS is in allowing an Internet domain name to be assigned to a computer with a varying (dynamic) IP
address. This makes it possible for other sites on the Internet to establish connections to the machine without needing to track the IP
address themselves.
To view the DDNS settings, click
Tools
then select
DDNS
.
Dynamic DNS
Click to enable or disable DDNS.
Server Address
Select the server address.
Host Name
Enter the host name.
Username
Enter a username for the host service.
Password
Enter a password for the host service.
Click
Apply
to save the settings or
Cancel
to discard changes.
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Diagnosis that Client Devices Are Connected to the Router
The diagnosis feature allows the administrator to verify that a client device is available on the network and is accepting request
packets. If the ping result returns alive, it means a device is connected. This feature does not work if the target device is behind a
firewall or has security software installed.
To view the Diagnosis settings, click
Tools
then select
Diagnosis
.
Diagnosing a Network Connection Problem
Address to Ping
Enter IP address of the device to ping.
Ping Frequency
Select the interval, in seconds, that the ping message is sent out.
Click
Start
to begin the diagnosis.
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Upgrading The Router’s Firmware
Firmware is the router’s system software that operates and allows the administrator to interact with it.
To view the Firmware settings, click
Tools
then select
Firmware
.
WARNING!
Upgrading firmware through a wireless connection is not recommended. Firmware upgrading must be performed while connected
to an Ethernet (LAN port) with all other clients disconnected.
To update the firmware version, follow these steps:
1. Download the appropriate firmware approved by EnGenius from an EnGenius web site. See the
Downloads tab on the product
page for this product
. For new products, new firmware may not be readily available.
2. Click
Choose File
.
3. Browse the file system and select the firmware file.
4. Click
Apply
.
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Backing Up The Router’s Settings
Save them as a configuration file on your computer.
To view the Back-up settings, click
Tools
then select
Back-up
.
Restoring to the router’s Factory Default settings
Click Reset to restore the ESR Series Router to factory defaults.
Backup Settings
Click
Save
to save the current configuration on the router to a *.dlf file.
Restore Settings
To restore saved settings, do the following:
a. Click
Choose File
.
b. Browse the file system for location of the settings file (*.dlf).
c. Click
Upload
.
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