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Chapter 5: Configuring the Wireless-B Broadband Router
The Setup Tab - Basic Setup
Wireless-B Broadband Router
The Setup Tab - Basic Setup
The first screen that appears displays the Setup tab. This allows you to change the Broadband Router's general
settings. Change these settings as described here and click the
Save Settings
button to apply your changes or
Cancel Changes
to cancel your changes.
Internet Setup
The Internet Setup section configures the Broadband Router to your Internet connection. Most of this information
can be obtained through your ISP.
Internet Connection Type
Choose the type of Internet connection your ISP provides from the drop down menu.
•
DHCP. By default, the Router’s Internet Connection Type is set to
Obtain an IP automatically
, which should
be kept only if your ISP supports DHCP or you are connecting through a dynamic IP address.
•
Static IP. If you are required to use a permanent IP address to connect to the Internet, select
Static IP
.
IP Address. This is the Router’s IP address, when seen from the Internet. Your ISP will provide you with the IP
Address you need to specify here.
Subnet Mask. This is the Router’s Subnet Mask, as seen by users on the Internet (including your ISP). Your ISP
will provide you with the Subnet Mask.
Default Gateway. Your ISP will provide you with the Default Gateway Address, which is the ISP server’s IP
address.
Static DNS 1-3. Your ISP will provide you with at least one DNS (Domain Name System) Server IP Address.
•
PPPoE. Some DSL-based ISPs use PPPoE (Point-to-Point Protocol over Ethernet) to establish Internet
connections. If you are connected to the Internet through a DSL line, check with your ISP to see if they use
PPPoE. If they do, you will have to enable
PPPoE
.
User Name and Password. Enter the User Name and Password provided by your ISP.
Connect on Demand: Max Idle Time. You can configure the Router to cut the Internet connection after it has
been inactive for a specified period of time (Max Idle Time). If your Internet connection has been terminated
due to inactivity, Connect on Demand enables the Router to automatically re-establish your connection as
soon as you attempt to access the Internet again. If you wish to activate Connect on Demand, click the radio
Figure 5-2: Setup Tab - Basic Setup
Figure 5-4: Static IP Connection Type
Figure 5-3: DHCP Connection Type
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Chapter 5: Configuring the Wireless-B Broadband Router
The Setup Tab - Basic Setup
Wireless-B Broadband Router
button. In the Max Idle Time field, enter the number of minutes you want to have elapsed before your Internet
connection terminates.
Keep Alive:Redial Period. If you select this option, the Router will periodically check your Internet connection.
If you are disconnected, then the Router will automatically re-establish your connection. To use this option,
click the radio button next to Keep Alive. In the Redial Period field, you specify how often you want the Router
to check the Internet connection.
The default Redial Period is 30 seconds.
•
RAS. (for SingTel Users)
RAS is a service used in Singapore only. If you are using a RAS connection, check with your ISP for the
necessary setup information.
•
PPTP. Point to Point Tunneling Protocol (
PPTP
), is a service that applies to connections in Europe only.
IP Address. This is the Router’s IP address, as seen from the Internet. Your ISP will provide you with the IP
Address you need to specify here.
Subnet Mask
This is the Router’s Subnet Mask, as seen by users on the Internet (including your ISP). Your ISP
will provide you with the Subnet Mask.
Default Gateway. Your ISP will provide you with the Default Gateway Address.
User Name and Password. Enter the User Name and Password provided by your ISP.
Connect on Demand: Max Idle Time. You can configure the Router to cut the Internet connection after it has
been inactive for a specified period of time (Max Idle Time). If your Internet connection has been terminated
due to inactivity, Connect on Demand enables the Router to automatically re-establish your connection as
soon as you attempt to access the Internet again. If you wish to activate this option, click the radio button
next to
Connect on Demand
. In the Max Idle Time field, enter the number of minutes you want to have
elapsed before your Internet connection terminates.
Keep Alive: Redial Period. If you select this option, the Router will periodically check your Internet
connection. If you are disconnected, then the Router will automatically re-establish your connection. To use
this option, click the radio button next to
Keep Alive
. In the Redial Period field, you specify how often you
want the Router to check the Internet connection. The default Redial Period is 30 seconds.
•
Heart Beat Signal is a service used in Australia only. If you are using a Heart Beat Signal connection, check
with your ISP for the necessary setup information.
static ip address:
a fixed address assigned to a
computer or device connected to a network
Figure 5-5: PPPoE Connection Type
subnet mask
: An address code that determines
the size of the network.
Figure 5-7: PPTP Connection Type
Figure 5-6: RAS Connection Type
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Chapter 5: Configuring the Wireless-B Broadband Router
The Setup Tab - Basic Setup
Wireless-B Broadband Router
Optional Settings (Required by some ISPs)
Some of these settings may be required by your ISP. Verify with your ISP before making any changes.
Host Name/Domain Name. These fields allow you to supply a host and domain name for the Router. Some
ISPs, usually cable ISPs, require these names as identification. You may have to check with your ISP to see if
your broadband Internet service has been configured with a host and domain name. In most cases, leaving
these fields blank will work.
MTU. MTU is the Maximum Transmission Unit. It specifies the largest packet size permitted for Internet
transmission. The default setting, Enable, allows you to enter the largest packet size that will be transmitted.
The recommended size, entered in the Size
field, is 1492. You should leave this value in the 1200 to 1500
range. To have the Router automatically select the best MTU for your Internet connection, select
Disable
.
Network Setup
The Network Setup section changes the settings on the network connected to the Router’s Ethernet ports.
Wireless Setup is performed through the Wireless tab.
Router IP
This presents both the Router’s IP Address and Subnet Mask as seen by your network.
Network Address Server Settings (DHCP)
The settings allow you to configure the Router’s Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP) server
function. The Router can be used as a DHCP server for your network. A DHCP server automatically assigns
an IP address to each computer on your network. If you choose to enable the Router’s DHCP server option,
you must configure all of your network PCs to connect to a DHCP server (the Router), and make sure there is
no other DHCP server on your network.
Optional Settings
Host Name and Domain Name. These fields allow you to supply a host and domain name for the Router.
Some ISPs require these names as identification. You may have to check with your ISP to see if your
broadband Internet service has been configured with a host and domain name. In most cases, leaving these
fields blank will work.
MTU. The MTU (Maximum Transmission Unit) setting specifies the largest packet size permitted for network
transmission. Select Enable and enter the value desired. It is recommended that you leave this value in the
1200 to 1500 range. For most DSL users, it is recommended to use the value 1492. By default, MTU is set at
1500 when disabled.
Figure 5-8: Heart Beat Signal Connection Type
Figure 5-9: Optional Settings
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Chapter 5: Configuring the Wireless-B Broadband Router
The Setup Tab - Basic Setup
Wireless-B Broadband Router
Network Setup
Router IP. The values for the Router’s Local IP Address and Subnet Mask are shown here. In most cases,
keeping the default values will work.
Local IP Address. The default value is 192.168.1.1.
Subnet Mask. The default value is 255.255.255.0.
Network Address Server Settings (DHCP). A Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP) server automatically
assigns an IP address to each PC on your network for you. Unless you already have one, it is highly
recommended that you leave the Router enabled as a DHCP server.
Local DHCP Server. DHCP is already enabled by factory default. If you already have a DHCP server on your
network, set the Router’s DHCP option to Disable. If you disable DHCP, remember to assign a static IP address
to the Router.
Start IP Address. Enter a value for the DHCP server to start with when issuing IP addresses. This value must
be 192.168.1. 2 or greater, because the default IP address for the Router is 192.168.1.1.
Number of Address
(Optional). Enter the maximum number of PCs that you want the DHCP server to assign IP
addresses to. This number cannot be greater than 253.
In order to determine the DHCP IP Address range, add
the starting IP address (e.g., 100) to the number of DHCP users.
By default, add 100 to 50, and the range is
192.168.1.100 to 192.168.1.149.
DHCP Address Range. The range of DHCP addresses is displayed here.
Client Lease Time. The Client Lease Time is the amount of time a network user will be allowed connection to
the Router with their current dynamic IP address. Enter the amount of time, in minutes, that the user will be
“leased” this dynamic IP address.
Static DNS 1-3.The Domain Name System (DNS) is how the Internet translates domain or website names into
Internet addresses or URLs. Your ISP will provide you with at least one DNS server IP Address. If you wish to
use another, type that IP Address in one of these fields. You can type up to three DNS server IP Addresses
here. The Router will use these for quicker access to functioning DNS servers.
WINS. The Windows Internet Naming Service (WINS) manages each PC’s interaction with the Internet. If you
use a WINS server, enter that server’s IP Address here. Otherwise, leave this blank.
IMPORTANT:
Restoring the Access Point's factory
default settings will erase all of your settings
(WEP Encryption, Wireless and LAN settings, etc.),
and replace them with the factory defaults. Do not
reset the Access Point if you want to retain these
settings.
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Chapter 5: Configuring the Wireless-B Broadband Router
The Setup Tab - MAC Address Clone
Wireless-B Broadband Router
The Setup Tab - MAC Address Clone
A MAC address is a 12-digit code assigned to a unique piece of hardware for identification. Some ISPs will
require you to register a MAC address in order to access the Internet.
If you do not wish to re-register the MAC
address with your ISP, you may assign the MAC address you have currently registered with your ISP to the Router
with the MAC Address Clone feature.
MAC Clone Service. To have the MAC Address cloned, select
Enable
from the drop-down menu, otherwise leave it
on the default
Disable
.
MAC Address. Enter the MAC Address registered with your ISP here.
Click the
Clone
button to clone the MAC address.
Change these settings as described here and click the
Save Settings
button to apply your changes or
Cancel
Changes
to cancel your changes.
Figure 5-10: Setup Tab - MAC Address Clone
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