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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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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

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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