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3.3 Fast Internet Access
Two kinds of fast access methods are provided on the router’s web-based utility or GUI:
DHCP and PPPoE (aDSL Virtual Dial-Up).
If you select DHCP, you can choose to change the Wireless SSID (name of network)
and/or the Wireless Password if you want. Then click “Apply” to complete the settings.
If you select PPPoE, you only need to enter the DSL Username and DSL Password. If
you are unsure of your DSL Username and Password, please contact your Internet
Service Provider (ISP). If you want to change the Wireless SSID (name of network)
and/or the Wireless Password you can do that here. Then click “Apply” to complete the
settings.
The default access method is DHCP. For other access methods, please refer to WAN
settings in Chapter 4. The wireless password must contain at least 8 characters. The
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default is “password” and you can change it whenever you want.
3.4 Default Wireless Settings
Your Medialink router is set by default to have a Wireless SSID “medialink”. This is the
name of your network that will appear in a list to choose from on any device in range of
the router.
The default wireless security settings on your router are WPA-Personal using AES
Algorithm for encryption. You can choose to you other security methods in the Advanced
Settings. The password otherwise known as “Network Key” or “WPA Key” is set to
“password” by default. This can be changed but please note it is case sensitive and must
contain at least 8 characters.
(For advanced setting or to disable wireless security, please refer to Chapter 5.2).
Chapter 4 Advanced Settings
4.1 System Status
The System Status screen allows you to view the router’s (blue) WAN port status and
system status.
Connection Status
: This displays the router’s WAN connection status.
Disconnected: indicates the router’s WAN port has not been connected with a
network cable.
Connecting: indicates the router’s WAN port is obtaining an IP address.
Connected: indicates the Router is connected with your ISP or modem.
WAN IP
：
IP address obtained from ISP, modem, or router.
Subnet Mask
: Obtained from ISP, modem, or router.
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Gateway
: Obtained from ISP, modem, or router.
DNS Server
: Obtained from ISP, modem, or router.
Alternate DNS Server
: Obtained from ISP, modem, or router.
Connection Type:
displays your current access method.
LAN MAC Address
：
displays the Router’s LAN MAC Address.
WAN MAC Address
：
displays the Router’s WAN MAC Address.
System Time
：
displays the system’s updated time.
Connected Client
：
displays the number of the connected computers whose IP
addresses were obtained via DHCP server.
Firmware Version
：
displays the Router’s firmware version.
Hardware Versio
n
：
displays the Router’s hardware version.
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4.2 WAN Settings
Click “Advanced Settings” > “WAN Settings” to enter the following screen:
PPPoE (aDSL Virtual Dial-up)
Mode:
Shows your current connection mode.
ISP Username (or Email):
Enter the Username provided by your ISP.
ISP Password:
Enter the password provided by your ISP.
MTU:
Maximum Transmission Unit is the size of the largest data packet that can
be sent over the network. The default value is 1492. Do NOT modify it unless
necessary, but if a specific website or web application software cannot open or be
enabled, you might want to lower the MTU value to 1450, 1400, etc.
Service Name:
The connection name for your PPPoE must only be entered if
instructed by your ISP. Otherwise leave it blank.
Server Name:
The server name must only be entered if instructed by your ISP.
Otherwise leave it blank.
Connect Automatically:
Connect automatically to the Internet after rebooting the
system or after connection failure.
Connect on Demand:
Re-establish your connection to the Internet after the
specific time (Max Idle Time). Zero means you are connected to the Internet at all
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times. Otherwise, enter the minutes to be elapsed before you are disconnected
from the Internet.
Connect Manually:
Connect to the Internet by users manually.
Connect on Fixed Time:
Connect to the Internet during the time you fix
automatically.
Click “Apply” when finished.
NOTE:
The “
Connect on Fixed Time
” goes into effect only when you have set the current time
in “
Time
Settings
” from “
System Tools
”.
Static IP
If you have a Static IP account with your ISP, please choose static IP. You will need to
enter the IP Address, Subnet Mask, Gateway, DNS Server and Alternate DNS Server
provided by your ISP or network administrator.
Mode:
Shows your current connection mode.
IP Address:
Enter the WAN IP Address provided by your ISP. If you are not clear,
please contact your ISP.
Subnet Mask:
Enter the WAN Subnet Mask provided by your ISP. Typically it is
255.255.255.0 or similar.
Gateway:
Enter the Default Gateway provided by your ISP. If you are not clear,
please contact your ISP.
DNS Server:
Enter the DNS server provided by your ISP.
Alternate DNS Server:
Enter the second DNS address if your ISP provides one.

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