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A pop-up window displays.
6.
Change the polling frequency or stop polling:
To change the polling frequency, do the following:
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 the 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.
Such a connection usually functions over an Ethernet WAN connection.
To view the status of the TCP/IP Internet connection or renew or release the TCP/IP Internet connection:
1.
Launch a web browser from a computer or WiFi device that is connected to the network.
2.
Enter
.
A login window opens.
3.
Enter the modem router user name and password.
The user name is
admin
.The default password is
password
.The user name and password are case-sensitive.
The BASIC Home page displays.
4.
Select
ADVANCED > ADVANCED Home
.
The ADVANCED Home page displays.
5.
In the Internet Port pane, click the
Connection Status
button.
The Connection Status pop-up window opens.The fields that display depend on the type of Internet connection.
The following table describes the fields for a TCP/IP connection with DHCP.
Description
Field
The IP address that is assigned by the ISP to the modem router.
IP Address
The subnet mask that is assigned by the ISP to the modem router.
Subnet Mask
The IP address of the default gateway of the ISP that the modem router communicates with.
Default Gateway
The IP address of the DHCP server of the ISP that issues the IP address to the modem router.
DHCP Server
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Description
Field
The IP address of the Domain Name System (DNS) server of the ISP that provides translation
of network names to IP addresses.
DNS Server
The time at which the modem router obtained the DHCP lease. (The type of DHCP connection
determines whether this field displays onscreen.)
Lease Obtained
The time at which the DHCP lease expires. (The type of DHCP connection determines whether
this field displays onscreen.)
Lease Expires
6.
To renew the Internet connection when the connection is active, click the
Renew
button.
7.
To terminate the Internet connection when the connection is active, click the
Release
button.
8.
Click the
Close Window
button.
The pop-up window closes.
View, Establish, or Terminate the PPPoE or PPPoA Internet
Connection
You can view information about a PPPoE or PPPoA Internet connection of the modem router and establish or
terminate such a connection. This information displays only if the modem router connects to the ISP network over
a PPPoE or PPPoA connection. A PPPoE connection can function over an ADSL, VDSL, cable, or fiber connection.
A PPPoA connection can function only over a VDSL connection.
To view the status of the PPPoE or PPPoA Internet connection or establish or terminate the PPPoE
or PPPoA Internet connection:
1.
Launch a web browser from a computer or WiFi device that is connected to the network.
2.
Enter
.
A login window opens.
3.
Enter the modem router user name and password.
The user name is
admin
.The default password is
password
.The user name and password are case-sensitive.
The BASIC Home page displays.
4.
Select
ADVANCED > ADVANCED Home
.
The ADVANCED Home page displays.
5.
In the Internet Port pane, click the
Connection Status
button.
The Connection Status pop-up window opens.The fields that display depend on the type of Internet connection.
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The following table describes the fields for a PPPoE connection.
Description
Field
The time elapsed since the connection was established.
Connection Time
The status can be Connected or Disconnected.
Connection Status
The negotiation can be a series of dashes, which indicates that the connection is not
established, or successful (Success).
Negotiation
The authentication can be a series of dashes, which indicates that the connection is not
established, or successful (Success).
Authentication
The IP address that is assigned by the ISP to the modem router.
IP Address
The subnet mask that is assigned by the ISP to the modem router.
Subnet Mask
6.
To establish the Internet connection when the connection is down, click the
Connect
button.
7.
To terminate the Internet connection when the connection is active, click the
Disconnect
button.
8.
Click the
Close Window
button.
The pop-up window closes.
View, Establish, or Terminate the PPTP or L2TP Internet
Connection
You can view information about a PPTP or L2TP Internet connection of the modem router and establish or terminate
such a connection. This information displays only if the modem router connects to the ISP network over a PPTP or
L2TP connection. A PPTP or L2TP connection can function only over an Ethernet WAN connection.
To view the status of the PPTP or L2TP Internet connection or establish or terminate the PPTP or
L2TP Internet connection:
1.
Launch a web browser from a computer or WiFi device that is connected to the network.
2.
Enter
.
A login window opens.
3.
Enter the modem router user name and password.
The user name is
admin
.The default password is
password
.The user name and password are case-sensitive.
The BASIC Home page displays.
4.
Select
ADVANCED > ADVANCED Home
.
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The ADVANCED Home page displays.
5.
In the Internet Port pane, click the
Connection Status
button.
The Connection Status pop-up window opens.The fields that display depend on the type of Internet connection.
Description
Field
The IP address that is assigned by the ISP to the modem router.
IP Address
The subnet mask that is assigned by the ISP to the modem router.
Subnet Mask
6.
To establish the Internet connection when the connection is down, click the
Connect
button.
7.
To terminate the Internet connection when the connection is active, click the
Disconnect
button.
8.
Click the
Close Window
button.
The pop-up window closes.
View Devices Currently on the Network
You can view the active wired and WiFi devices in both the network to which the modem router is connected and
the modem router network. If you do not recognize a WiFi device, it might be an intruder.
To display the wired and WiFi devices and change the device name, device type, or both:
1.
Launch a web browser from a computer or WiFi device that is connected to the network.
2.
Enter
.
A login window opens.
3.
Enter the modem router user name and password.
The user name is
admin
.The default password is
password
.The user name and password are case-sensitive.
The BASIC Home page displays.
4.
Select
Attached Devices
.
The Attached Devices page displays.
Wired devices are connected to the modem router with Ethernet cables. WiFi devices are connected to the
modem router through the WiFi network, in either the 2.4 GHz band or the 5 GHz band.
5.
To display the MAC address, type of device, and the SSID to which the device is connected, point to the device
icon.
6.
To change the device name, device type, or both, do the following:
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a.
Click the device icon.
The Edit Device page displays.
b.
To change the device name, in the
Device Name
field, type a new device name.
The new device name is for display on the modem router only.
c.
To change the device type, from the
Device Type
menu, select another device type.
The device icon changes.
d.
Click the
Apply
button.
Your settings are saved.
Manage the Activity Log
The log is a detailed record of the websites users on your network accessed or attempted to access and many other
modem router actions. Up to 256 entries are stored in the log.You can manage which activities are logged.
View the Logs
In addition to viewing the logs, you can email them and clear them.
To view, email, or clear the logs:
1.
Launch a web browser from a computer or WiFi device that is connected to the network.
2.
Enter
.
A login window opens.
3.
Enter the modem router user name and password.
The user name is
admin
.The default password is
password
.The user name and password are case-sensitive.
The BASIC Home page displays.
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