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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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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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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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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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The Setup Tab - MAC Address Clone

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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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