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Chapter 5: Configuring the Router
The Setup Tab - Basic Setup
Static IP
If you are required to use a permanent IP address, then select
Static IP
.
IP Address
. This is the IP address that the Router has, 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 external users on the Internet (including your
ISP). Your ISP will provide you with the Subnet Mask.
Gateway
. Your ISP will provide you with the Default Gateway Address.
DNS 1-3
. Your ISP will provide you with at least one DNS (Domain Name System) Server IP Address.
WINS
. The Windows Internet Naming Service (WINS) converts NetBIOS names to IP addresses. If you use a
WINS server, enter that server’s IP address here. Otherwise, leave this field blank.
PPPoE
Some DSL-based ISPs use PPPoE (Point-to-Point Protocol over Ethernet) to establish Internet connections for
end-users. If you use a DSL line, check with your ISP to see if they use PPPoE. If they do, you will have to
enable it.
User Name and Password
. Enter the User Name and Password provided by your ISP.
Figure 5-4: Static IP
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.
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Chapter 5: Configuring the Router
The Setup Tab - Basic Setup
Keep Alive and Redial Period
. This option keeps your Internet access connected indefinitely, even when it
sits idle. If you select this option, the Router will periodically check your Internet connection. If the
connection is down, then the Router will automatically re-establish the connection. To use this option, click
the radio button next to
Keep Alive
. The default Redial Period is
45
seconds.
When you are finished, click the
Save Settings
button. Then click the
Status
tab, and click the
Connect
button to start the connection.
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 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
Auto
to have the Router automatically select the MTU value, or select
Manual
and enter the
value desired. It is recommended that you leave this value in the 1200 to 1500 range. For two Internet connection
types, Obtain an IP automatically and Static IP, the MTU’s default value is
1500
. For PPPoE, the MTU’s default
value is
1492
.
Network Setup
The Network Setup section allows you to change the Router’s local network settings.
NOTE:
For DSL users, if you
need to enable PPPoE support,
remember to remove any PPPoE
applications that are installed
on your PCs.
Figure 5-5: PPPoE
packet
: a unit of data sent over
a network.
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Chapter 5: Configuring the Router
The Setup Tab - Basic 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
192.168.15.1
.
Subnet Mask
. The default value is
255.255.255.0
.
Network Address Server Settings (DHCP)
These 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. Unless you already have one, it is highly recommended that you leave the
Router enabled as a DHCP server.
Local DHCP Server
. DHCP is 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.
DNS Proxy
. DNS Proxy is enabled by factory default.
Start IP Address
. Enter a value for the DHCP server to start with when issuing IP addresses. Because the
default IP address for the Router is 192.168.15.1, the Start IP Address must be 192.168.15. 101 or greater, but
smaller than 192.168.15.254. The default Start IP Address is
192.168.15.100
.
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. The default is
50
.
DHCP Address Range
. The range of DHCP addresses is displayed here.
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Chapter 5: Configuring the Router
The Setup Tab - DDNS
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 dynamic IP address has expired, 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) converts NetBIOS names to IP addresses. If you use a WINS
server, enter that server’s IP address here. Otherwise, leave this field blank.
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
.
dynamic ip address
: a temporary IP
address assigned by a DHCP server.
ddns
: allows the hosting of a website, FTP
server, or e-mail server with a fixed
domain name (e.g., www.xyz.com) and a
dynamic IP address.
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Chapter 5: Configuring the Router
The Setup Tab - DDNS
DDNS
DDNS Service
. If you use DynDNS.org, then select
DynDNS.org
. If you use 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, this
will change.
Status
. The status of the DDNS service connection is displayed here.
TZO.com
E-mail Address, Password, and Domain Name
. Enter the Email Address, Password, and Domain Name
of the service you set up with TZO.
Internet IP Address
. The Router’s current Internet IP Address is displayed here. Because it is dynamic, this
will change.
Status
. The status of the DDNS service connection is displayed here.
When you have finished making changes to this screen, click the
Update
button to save the changes, or
click the
Cancel Changes
button to undo your changes.
Figure 5-6: Setup Tab - DDNS
(DynDNS.org)
Figure 5-7: Setup Tab - DDNS (TZO.com)

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