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How to Access the Web-based Utility

To access the Web-based Utility, launch Internet Explorer or Netscape Navigator, and enter the Router’s default IP

address,

192.168.1.1

, in the

Address

field. Then press

Enter

.

A password request page will appear. Leave the

User Name

field blank. The first time you open the Web-based

Utility, use the default password

admin

. (You can set a new password from the Administration tab’s

Management

screen.) Then click the

OK

button.

The Setup Tab - Basic Setup

The first screen that appears displays the Setup tab. This allows you to change the Router's general settings.

Internet Setup

The Internet Setup section configures the Router to your Internet connection. Most of this information can be

obtained from your ISP.

Internet Connection Type

Choose the type of Internet connection your ISP provides from the drop-down menu.

•

Automatic Configuration - DHCP

. By default, the Router’s Internet Connection Type is set to

Automatic

Configuration - DHCP

, which should be kept only if your ISP supports DHCP or you are connecting through a

dynamic IP address.

Figure 5-3: Setup Tab - Basic Setup

Figure 5-1: Router’s IP Address

Figure 5-2: Router Login Screen

ip

(internet protocol): a protocol used to send data

over a network.

ip address

: the address used to identify a computer

or device on a network.

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•

Static IP

. If you are required to use a permanent IP address to connect to the Internet, select

Static IP

.

Internet 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 Gateway Address, which is the ISP server’s IP address.

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

button. In the

Max Idle Time

field, enter the number of minutes you want to have elapsed before your Internet

connection terminates.

Keep Alive Option: 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.

•

PPTP

. Point-to-Point Tunneling Protocol (

PPTP

) is a service that applies to connections in Europe only.

Specify Internet 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.

Gateway. Your ISP will provide you with the Gateway Address.

User Name and Password. Enter the User Name and Password provided by your ISP.

Figure 5-5: PPPoE Connection Type

Figure 5-4: Static IP Connection Type

static ip address

: a fixed address

assigned to a computer or device

connected to a network.

subnet mask

: an address code that

determines the size of the network.

default gateway

: a device that forwards

Internet traffic from your local area network.

pppoe

: a type of broadband connection that

provides authentication (username and

password) in addition to data transport

packet

: a unit of data sent over a network

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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

button. In the

Max Idle Time

field, enter the number of minutes you want to have elapsed before your Internet

connection terminates.

Keep Alive Option: 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.

Optional Settings

Some of these settings may be required by your ISP. Verify with your ISP before making any changes.

Host Name and 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. Select

Manual

if you want to manually enter the largest packet size that will be transmitted. The

recommended size, entered in the

Size

field, is 1500. You should leave this value in the 1200 to 1500 range. To

have the Router select the best MTU for your Internet connection, keep the default setting,

Auto

.

Network Setup

The Network Setup section changes the Router’s local network settings. Changes to the Router’s wireless

network settings are performed through the Wireless tab.

Router IP

IP Address and Subnet Mask

. This shows both the Router’s IP Address and Subnet Mask, as seen by your

network. The default IP Address is

192.168.1.1

, and the default Subnet Mask is

255.255.255.0

. In most cases,

keeping the default values will work.

Figure 5-6: PPTP Connection Type

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DHCP Server Settings

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 make sure

there is no other DHCP server on your network.

DHCP Server

. DHCP is enabled by factory default. If you already have a DHCP server on your network, or you

don’t want a DHCP server, then select

Disabled

(no other DHCP features will be available).

Assign Static DHCP

. Every time a PC reboots, it is assigned a new local IP address by the Router. If you want a PC

to be assigned the same IP address every time it reboots, then click the

Assign Static IP

button.

On the

Static DHCP Client List

screen, enter a client name, then enter the static local IP address in the

Assign this

IP

field, and enter the MAC address of the PC in the

To this MAC

field. Then click the

Enabled

checkbox. When you

have finished your entries, click the

Save Settings

button to save your changes. Click the

Cancel Changes

button to cancel your changes. To exit this screen, click the

Close

button.

If you want to see a list of DHCP clients, click the

DHCP Client Table

button. On the

DHCP Client Table

screen, you

will see a list of DHCP clients with the following information: Client Names, Interfaces, IP Addresses, and MAC

Addresses. From the

To Sort by

drop-down menu, you can sort the table by Client Name, Interface, IP Address, or

MAC Address. To view the most up-to-date information, click the

Refresh

button. To exit this screen, click the

Close

button.

Start IP Address

. Enter a value for the DHCP server to start with when issuing IP addresses.

Because the

Router’s default IP address is 192.168.1.1, the Starting IP Address must be 192.168.1.2 or greater, but smaller

than 192.168.1.254. The default Starting IP Address is

192.168.1.100

.

Maximum Number of Users

. Enter the maximum number of PCs that you want the DHCP server to assign IP

addresses to. This number cannot be greater than 253. The default is

50

.

IP 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. After the time is up, the user will be automatically assigned a new dynamic IP address.

The default is 0 minutes, which means one day.

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.

Figure 5-7: Static DHCP Client List

Figure 5-8: DHCP Client Table

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Time Settings

Change the time zone in which your network functions from this pull-down menu. Click the checkbox if you want

the Router to automatically adjust for daylight savings time.

Change these settings as described here and click the

Save Settings

button to apply your changes or

Cancel

Changes

to cancel your changes. Help information is shown on the right-hand side of the screen.

The Setup Tab - DDNS

The Router offers a Dynamic Domain Name System (DDNS) feature. DDNS lets you assign a fixed host and domain

name to a dynamic Internet IP address. It is useful when you are hosting your own website, FTP server, or other

server behind the Router.

Before you can use this feature, you need to sign up for DDNS service at one of two DDNS service providers, DynDNS.org or

TZO.com. If you do not want to use this feature, keep the default setting,

Disable

.

DDNS

DDNS Service

. If your DDNS service is provided by DynDNS.org, then select

DynDNS.org

from the drop-down

menu. If your DDNS service is provided by TZO, then select

TZO.com

. The features available on the

DDNS

screen

will vary, depending on which DDNS service provider you use.

DynDNS.org

User Name, Password, and Host Name

. Enter the User Name, Password, and Host Name of the account you

set up with DynDNS.org.

Internet IP Address

. The Router’s current Internet IP Address is displayed here. Because it is dynamic, it will

change.

Status

. The status of the DDNS service connection is displayed here.

dynamic ip address

: a temporary IP

address assigned by a DHCP server.

Figure 5-9: DynDNS.org

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