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The Status Tab - Router
The Status Tab - Router
The
Router
screen displays information about the Router and its current settings. The on-screen information
will vary depending on the Internet Connection Type selected on the
Setup
screen.
Information
Firmware Version
. This shows the version number of the installed firmware.
Current Time
. The current time and date are displayed here when the Router is connected to the Internet.
MAC Address
. The MAC Address of the Router’s Internet interface is displayed here. (When you sign up for your
Internet phone service account, you will need to provide the MAC address of the Router.)
Status
Login Type
. This indicates the type of Internet connection you are using.
Login Status
. The status is displayed only for the dial-up style connection, PPPoE. There is a Connect button to
click if there is no Internet connection and you want to re-connect.
Internet IP Address
. The Router’s Internet IP Address is displayed here.
Subnet Mask and Default Gateway
. The Router’s Subnet Mask and Default Gateway address are displayed
here for DHCP and static IP connections.
DNS 1-3
. Shown here are the DNS (Domain Name System) IP addresses currently used by the Router.
MTU
. Shown here is the MTU value currently used by the Router.
Figure 5-27: Status Tab - Router
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The Status Tab - Router
DHCP Release
. Available for a DHCP connection, click the
DHCP Release
button to release the current IP
address of the device connected to the Router’s Internet port.
DHCP Renew
. Available for a DHCP connection, click the
DHCP Renew
button to replace the current IP
address—of the device connected to the Router’s Internet port—with a new IP address.
Click the
Refresh
button to update the on-screen information.
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The Status Tab - Local Network
The Status Tab - Local Network
The
Local Network
screen displays information about the local network.
Local Network
MAC Address
. The MAC Address of the Router’s LAN (local area network) interface is displayed here.
IP Address
. The Router’s local IP Address is shown here.
Subnet Mask
. The Router’s Subnet Mask is shown here.
DHCP Server
. The status of the DHCP server is displayed here.
DHCP Clients Table
. Click the
DHCP Clients Table
button to view a list of PCs that have been assigned IP
addresses by the Router. The
DHCP Active IP Table
screen lists the DHCP Server IP Address, Client Host Names,
IP Addresses, MAC Addresses, and Lease Times. Click the
Refresh
button to update the information. Click the
Close
button to close this screen.
Click the
Refresh
button to update the on-screen information.
Figure 5-29: DHCP Active IP Table
Figure 5-28: Status Tab - Local Network
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The Status Tab - Voice
The Status Tab - Voice
The
Voice
screen displays information about your Internet phone line(s).
Information
Provisioning Status
. This status information indicates whether the Router has been configured by your
Internet phone service provider.
Line1 Status
Registration Status
. The phone number and status of this Internet phone line are displayed here. If it is not
registered, then you should register it. If registration has failed, then refer to “Appendix A: Troubleshooting.”
Call1 Status
. The status of the active phone call is shown here.
Call2 Status
. If you are using call waiting, the status of the incoming phone call is shown here.
Line2 Status
Registration Status
. The phone number and status of this Internet phone line are displayed here. If it is not
registered, then you should register it. If registration has failed, then refer to “Appendix A: Troubleshooting.”
Call1 Status
. The status of the active phone call is shown here.
Call2 Status
. If you are using call waiting, the status of the incoming phone call is shown here.
Click the
Refresh
button to update the on-screen information.
Figure 5-30: Status Tab - Voice
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The Voice Tab
The Voice Tab
Access to the Voice tab is restricted by your Internet phone service provider. Contact your provider for more
information.
Figure 5-31: Voice Tab
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