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GUI Language Version
The version of the modem router firmware. If you upgrade the firmware on
modem router, the version changes.
LAN Port
The settings of the LAN port. For information about how to configure the LAN settings, see
Manage the
Modem Router’s LAN IP Address Settings
on page
208 and
Disable the Built-In DHCP Server
on page
215.
MAC Address
The Media Access Control (MAC) address. This address is the unique physical
address that is assigned to the Ethernet LAN port.
IP Address
The IP address that the Ethernet LAN port uses. The default IP address is
192.168.0.1.
DHCP
Displays whether the DHCP server of the modem router is enabled for devices
that are attached to the LAN.
Internet Port
The settings of Internet port. The Internet connection can run through the DSL port with ADSL or VDSL
service or through the WAN Ethernet port with cable or fiber service. For information about how to configure
the Internet settings, see one of the following sections:
Set Up Your Modem Router for DSL Service
on page
21
Set Up Your Modem Router for Cable or Fiber Service
on page
29
Manually Set Up an ADSL Internet Connection
on page
47
Manually Set Up a VDSL Internet Connection
on page
56
Manually Set Up a Cable of Fiber Internet Connection
on page
64
MAC Address
The Media Access Control (MAC) address. This address is the unique physical
address that is assigned to the Internet port.
IP Address
The IP address that the Internet port uses. If this field does not display an
address or displays 0.0.0.0 as the address, the modem router is not connected
to the Internet.
Connection
The type of Internet connection, which can be a PPPoE connection, PPPoA
connection, fixed IP address connection, or DHCP connection.
IP Subnet Mask
The IP subnet mask that the Internet port uses.
Domain Name Server
The IP address of the Domain Name System (DNS) server that the Internet
uses.
Wireless Settings (2.4GHz)
The settings of the WiFi port for the 2.4 GHz band of the main network. For information about how to
configure the settings of the main network, see
Manage the Basic WiFi Settings and WiFi Security of the
Main Network
on page
91,
Control the WiFi Radios
on page
108, and
Manage Advanced WiFi Features
on
page
114.
Name (SSID)
The WiFi network name for the 2.4 GHz band of the main network.
Region
The location (country).
Channel
The channel that the 2.4 GHz band of the main network uses.
Mode
The WiFi mode in which the 2.4 GHz band operates for both the main network
and the guest network.
Field
Description
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Wireless AP
Displays whether the 2.4 GHz band of the main network is enabled.
If the 2.4
GHz band is disabled but the 5 GHz band is enabled, the WiFi LED on
the front of the modem router lights blue. If both radios are off, the WiFi LED is
off.
Broadcast Name
Displays whether the 2.4 GHz band of the main network broadcasts its SSID.
Wi-Fi Protected Setup
Displays whether the modem router keeps its existing WiFi settings when you
use WPS to connect a device to the 2.4 GHz band of the main network:
Configured
. The modem router keeps its existing WiFi settings. This is the
default setting.
Not configured
. The modem router generates a random SSID and
passphrase and changes the security mode to WPA/WPA2-PSK mixed
mode.
For more information, see
Manage the WPS Settings
on page
112.
Wireless Settings (5GHz)
The settings of the WiFi port for the 5 GHz band of the main network. For information about how to
configure the settings of the main network, see
Manage the Basic WiFi Settings and WiFi Security of the
Main Network
on page
91,
Control the WiFi Radios
on page
108, and
Manage Advanced WiFi Features
on
page
114.
Name (SSID)
The WiFi network name for the 5 GHz band of the main network.
Region
The location (country).
Channel
The channel that the 5 GHz band of the main network uses.
Mode
The WiFi mode in which the 5 GHz band operates for both the main network
and the guest network.
Wireless AP
Displays whether the 5 GHz band of the main network is enabled.
If the 5
GHz band is disabled but the 2.4 GHz band is enabled, the WiFi LED on
the front of the modem router lights blue. If both radios are off, the WiFi LED is
off.
Broadcast Name
Displays whether the 5 GHz band of the main network broadcasts its SSID.
Wi-Fi Protected Setup
Displays whether the modem router keeps its existing WiFi settings when you
use WPS to connect a device to the 5 GHz band of the main network:
Configured
. The modem router keeps its existing WiFi settings. This is the
default setting.
Not configured
. The modem router generates a random SSID and
passphrase and changes the security mode to WPA/WPA2-PSK mixed
mode.
For more information, see
Manage the WPS Settings
on page
112.
Guest Network (2.4 GHz)
The settings of the WiFi port for the 2.4 GHz band of the guest network. For information about how to
configure the settings of the guest network, see
Manage the Basic WiFi Settings and WiFi Security of the
Guest Network
on page
103.
Name (SSID)
The WiFi network name for the 2.4 GHz band of the guest network.
Field
Description
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View the Traffic Statistics
You can view the traffic statistics for the ports of the modem router, change the polling
frequency, and stop traffic polling.
To view the traffic statistics for the ports of the modem router:
1.
Launch an Internet browser from a computer or WiFi device that is connected to the
network.
2.
Type
.
A login screen displays.
3.
Enter the user name and password for the modem router.
The user name is
admin
. The default password is
password
. The user name and
password are case-sensitive.
4.
Click the
OK
button.
The BASIC Home screen displays.
5.
Select
ADVANCED > ADVANCED Home
.
The ADVANCED Home screen displays.
6.
In the Internet Port pane, click the
Show Statistics
button.
Wireless AP
Displays whether the 2.4 GHz band of the guest network is enabled.
The WiFi LED on the front of the modem router is not affected by the status of
the guest network.
Broadcast Name
Displays whether the 2.4 GHz band of the guest network broadcasts its SSID.
Allow guests to see each
other and access my local
network
Displays whether users of the 2.4 GHz band of the guest network are allowed to
access the main network.
Guest Network (5 GHz)
The settings of the WiFi port for the 5 GHz band of the guest network. For information about how to
configure the settings of the guest network, see
Manage the Basic WiFi Settings and WiFi Security of the
Guest Network
on page
103.
Name (SSID)
The WiFi network name for the 5 GHz band of the guest network.
Wireless AP
Displays whether the 5 GHz band of the guest network is enabled.
The WiFi LED on the front of the modem router is not affected by the status of
the guest network.
Broadcast Name
Displays whether the 5 GHz band of the guest network broadcasts its SSID.
Allow guests to see each
other and access my local
network
Displays whether users of the 5 GHz band of the guest network are allowed to
access the main network.
Field
Description
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The following table describes the fields and columns of the Show Statistics pop-up
screen.
Field or Column
Description
System Up Time
The time elapsed since the modem router was last restarted.
Port
The statistics for the WAN (Internet over Ethernet) port, LAN (Ethernet) ports,
WLAN b/g/n ports, and WLAN a/n/ac ports. For each port, the screen displays
the information that is described in this table.
The link status of the port.
The number of packets transmitted on this port since reset or manual clear.
The number of packets received on this port since reset or manual clear.
The number of signal collisions that occurred on the port. A collision occurs when
the port attempts to send data at the same time as the device that is connected to
the port.
The number of bytes transmitted per second on the port.
The number of bytes received per second on the port.
The time elapsed since this port acquired the link.
Poll Interval
The interval at which the statistics are updated in this screen.
ADSL Link
In addition to the xDSL firmware version, the screen displays the ADSL link information that is described in
this table.
Connection Speed
The downstream and upstream data rates in Kbps.
Line Attenuation
The downstream and upstream line attenuation (LATN) in dB. The LATN
expresses the signal quality.
Noise Margin
The downstream and upstream signal-to-noise-margin (SNRM) in dB. The
SNRM expresses the signal quality in relation to interference.
Status
TxPkts
RxPkts
Collisions
Tx B/s
Rx B/s
Up Time
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To change the traffic statistics polling frequency or stop polling:
1.
Launch an Internet browser from a computer or WiFi device that is connected to the
network.
2.
Type
.
A login screen displays.
3.
Enter the user name and password for the modem router.
The user name is
admin
. The default password is
password
. The user name and
password are case-sensitive.
4.
Click the
OK
button.
The BASIC Home screen displays.
5.
Select
ADVANCED > ADVANCED Home
.
The ADVANCED Home screen displays.
6.
In the Internet Port pane, click the
Show Statistics
button.
A pop-up screen displays.
7.
Change the polling frequency or stop polling:
To change the polling frequency:
a.
In the
Poll Interval
field, enter a time in seconds.
b.
Click the
Set Interval
button.
To stop polling, click the
Stop
button.
View, Renew, or Release a TCP/IP Internet Connection
You can view information about a TCP/IP Internet connection of the modem router and renew
or release such a connection. This information displays only if the modem router connects to the
ISP network over a TCP/IP connection (see
Specify a Cable or Fiber Connection Without a
Login Requirement
on page
65).
To view the TCP/IP Internet connection status or renew or release the TCP/IP Internet
connection:
1.
Launch an Internet browser from a computer or WiFi device that is connected to the
network.
2.
Type
.
A login screen displays.
3.
Enter the user name and password for the modem router.
The user name is
admin
. The default password is
password
. The user name and
password are case-sensitive.
4.
Click the
OK
button.

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