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Chapter 5: Configuring the Router
The Status Tab - Router
Broadband Router with 2 Phone Ports
The Status Tab - Router
The
Router
screen displays information about the Router and its current settings.
Router Information
Current Firmware Version
. This shows the version and date of the firmware that is currently installed.
Previous Firmware Version
. This shows the version and date of the firmware that was previously installed.
Current Time
. The current time and date are displayed here.
MAC Address
. The MAC Address of the Router’s Internet interface is displayed here.
Router Name
. This shows the name you have assigned to the Router.
Host Name
. The Host Name for the Router is shown here.
Domain Name
. The Domain Name for the Router is displayed here.
Internet
Configuration Type
Login Type
. This indicates the type of Internet connection you are using.
Login Status
. For these dial-up style connections, PPPoE and PPTP, the status of the connection is displayed, and
there is a Connect button to click if there is no connection and you want to establish an Internet connection.
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 shown here.
DNS 1-2
. Shown here are the DNS (Domain Name System) IP addresses currently used by the Router.
DHCP Release
. 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
. 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. For help information, click
Help
.
Figure 5-36: Status Tab - Router
NOTE:
The on-screen information will vary
depending on the Internet Connection Type selected
on the
Setup
screen.
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Chapter 5: Configuring the Router
The Status Tab - Local Network
Broadband Router with 2 Phone Ports
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.
Start IP Address
. This is the starting IP address of the range assigned by the Router.
End IP Address
. This is the last IP address of the range assigned by the Router.
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 Expiration dates. Click the
Delete
checkbox to delete a DHCP client listing. Click
the
Refresh
button to update the information. Click the
Close
button to return to the
Local Network
screen.
Click the
Refresh
button to update the on-screen information. For help information, click
Help
.
Figure 5-37: Status Tab - Local Network
Figure 5-38: DHCP Clients Table
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Chapter 5: Configuring the Router
The Status Tab - Wireless
Broadband Router with 2 Phone Ports
The Status Tab - Wireless
The
Wireless
screen displays the status of your wireless network.
Wireless
Wireless Firmware Version
. This shows the version and date of the wireless firmware that is currently installed.
MAC Address
. The MAC Address of the Router’s wireless interface is displayed here.
Status
. This indicates the status of the Router’s wireless network.
Mode
. As selected from the Wireless tab, this will display the wireless mode (Mixed, G-Only, or Disabled) used by
the network.
SSID
. As entered on the Wireless tab, this will display the wireless network name or SSID.
Channel
. As entered on the Wireless tab, this will display the channel on which your wireless network is
broadcasting.
Encryption Function
. As selected on the Security Tab, this will indicate which wireless security method the
Router uses.
Active Client List. Click the
View
button to display a list of wireless network users by MAC Address. Then click the
Enable MAC Filter
checkbox for any device you want to add to the MAC Address Filter List, which is accessed
through the Wireless tab and then the
Wireless MAC Filter
screen. To update the information on this list, click the
Refresh
button. When you have finished making changes to the
Wireless Client MAC List
screen, click the
Update
Filter List
button to save the changes. Click the
Close
button to return to the
MAC Address Filter List
screen.
Click the
Refresh
button to update the information on the
Wireless
screen. For help information, click
Help
.
Figure 5-39: Status Tab - Wireless
Figure 5-40: Wireless Client MAC List
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Chapter 5: Configuring the Router
The Status Tab - Voice
Broadband Router with 2 Phone Ports
The Status Tab - Voice
The
Voice
screen displays information about your Internet phone line(s).
Auto Config Status
Auto Config Status
. Each time the Router boots up, it automatically checks to see if it has the latest
configuration for Internet phone service. If necessary, the Router will automatically update its configuration. You
can make Internet phone calls only if the Router has the most recent configuration.
User1 Status
Registration Status
. This indicates whether or not this phone line is registered with AT&T CallVantage Service. If
the phone line is not registered and you want Internet phone service, then refer to “Chapter 6: Signing up for
AT&T CallVantage
sm
Service.” If the registration status indicates that the 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.
User2 Status
Registration Status
. This indicates whether or not this phone line is registered with AT&T CallVantage Service. If
the phone line is not registered and you want Internet phone service, then refer to “Chapter 6: Signing up for
AT&T CallVantage
sm
Service.” If the registration status indicates that the 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. For help information, click
Help
.
Figure 5-41: Status Tab - Voice
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Chapter 6: Signing up for AT&T CallVantagesm Service
Overview
Wireless-G Broadband Router with 2 Phone Ports
Chapter 6: Signing up for AT&T CallVantage
sm
Service
Overview
After you have installed and configured the Router for your Internet connection, you can sign up for Internet
phone service or activate your account. Follow these instructions to access the AT&T website.
Instructions
1.
Launch Internet Explorer, and enter
in the
Address
field.
Then press the
Enter
key.
2.
You will see two choices. Select the one that applies to you.
If you already have an Internet phone service account with AT&T, then select
I signed up for service and
want to activate
.
If you do not have an Internet phone service account with AT&T, then select
I have my Linksys Router and
want to sign up for service
.
3.
Follow the on-screen instructions.
When you have activated your Internet phone service, the Phone 1 LED on the Router’s front panel will light up.
When you pick up the phone, you will hear a dial tone. Then you will be able to make Internet phone calls.
If you experience any problems, refer to “Appendix A: Troubleshooting” for more information.
Figure 6-1: Website for AT&T CallVantage
Service

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