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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
Attached Devices
.
The Attached Devices screen displays.
Wired devices are connected to the modem router with Ethernet cables. WiFi devices are
connected to the modem router through the WiFi network, either in the 2.4 GHz band or
the 5 GHz band.
The following table describes the fields on the Attached Devices screen.
Field
Description
Status
The access control status (Allowed or Blocked).
Device Name
The device name, if detected.
IP Address
The IP address that the modem router assigned to the device when it joined the network.
This address can change when a device is disconnected and rejoins the network.
MAC Address
The unique MAC address of the device. The MAC address does not change and is
usually shown on the product label.
Connection Type
The type of connection for the device (Wired or Wireless).
6.
To refresh the information onscreen, click the
Refresh
button.
The information onscreen is updated.
Monitor and Meter Internet Traffic
Traffic metering allows you to monitor the volume of Internet traffic that passes through the
modem router Internet port. With the traffic meter utility, you can set limits for traffic volume,
set a monthly limit, and get a live update of traffic usage.
Start the Traffic Meter Without Traffic Volume Restrictions
You can monitor the traffic volume without setting a limit.
To start or restart the traffic meter without configuring traffic volume restrictions:
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.
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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 Setup > Traffic Meter
.
6.
Select the
Enable Traffic Meter
check box.
The buttons, fields, and check boxes on the screen become available.
By default, no traffic limit is specified and the traffic volume is not controlled.
7.
In the Traffic Counter section, set the traffic counter to begin at a specific time and date.
8.
If you want the traffic counter to start immediately, click the
Restart Counter Now
button.
9.
Click the
Apply
button.
Your settings are saved and the WiFi connection restarts. Any WiFi devices that were
connected to the network must reconnect.
The Internet Traffic Statistics section helps you to monitor the data traffic. For more
information, see
View the Traffic Statistics and Traffic Status
on page
243.
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View the Traffic Statistics and Traffic Status
If you enabled the traffic meter (see
Start the Traffic Meter Without Traffic Volume
Restrictions
on page
241), you can view the traffic statistics and traffic status.
To view the traffic statistics and status of the traffic meter:
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 Setup > Traffic Meter
.
The Traffic Meter screen displays.
6.
Scroll down to the Internet Traffic Statistics section.
The Internet Traffic Statistics section displays when the traffic counter was started and what
the traffic balance is. The table displays information about the connection time and traffic
volume in MB.
7.
To refresh the information onscreen, click the
Refresh
button.
The information onscreen is updated.
8.
To display more information about the data traffic and to change the polling interval, click the
Traffic Status
button.
The Traffic Status pop-up screen displays.
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Restrict Internet Traffic by Volume
You can record and restrict the traffic by volume in MB. This is useful when your ISP
measures your traffic in volume.
To record and restrict the Internet traffic by volume:
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 Setup > Traffic Meter
.
6.
Select the
Enable Traffic Meter
check box.
7.
Select the
Traffic volume control
by
radio button.
The buttons, fields, and check boxes on the screen become available.
By default, no traffic limit is specified and the traffic volume is not controlled.
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8.
From the corresponding menu, select an option:
•
Download only
. The restriction is applied to incoming traffic only.
•
Both directions
. The restriction is applied to both incoming and outgoing traffic.
9.
In the
Monthly limit
field, enter how many MBytes (MB) per month are allowed.
10.
If your ISP charges you for extra data volume when you make a new connection, enter the
extra data volume in MB in the
Round up data volume for each connection by
field.
11.
In the Traffic Counter section, set the traffic counter to begin at a specific time and date.
12.
In the Traffic Control section, enter a value in minutes to specify when the modem router
issues a warning message before the monthly limit in hours is reached.
This setting is optional. The modem router issues a warning when the balance falls under
the minutes that you enter. By default, the value is 0 and no warning message is issued.
13.
Select one or more of the following actions to occur when the limit is reached:
•
Turn the Internet LED to flashing green/amber
. This setting is optional. When the
traffic limit is reached, the Internet LED blinks alternating green and amber.
•
Disconnect and disable the Internet connection
. This setting is optional. When the
traffic limit is reached, the Internet connection is disconnected and disabled.
14.
Click the
Apply
button.
Your settings are saved and the WiFi connection restarts. Any WiFi devices that were
connected to the network must reconnect.
The Internet Traffic Statistics section helps you to monitor the data traffic. For more
information, see
View the Traffic Statistics and Traffic Status
on page
243.
Restrict Internet Traffic by Connection Time
You can record and restrict the traffic by connection time. This is useful when your ISP
measures your connection time.
To record and restrict the Internet traffic by time:
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 Setup > Traffic Meter
.

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