View Ethernet Port Aggregation Status

You can view the status of Ethernet aggregation for a device that is connected to the router's designated Ethernet

aggregation ports. The device must support Ethernet aggregation.

To view the status of the Ethernet port aggregation:

1.

Launch a web browser from a computer or WiFi device that is connected to the network.

2.

Enter

.

A login screen displays.

3.

Enter the 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 screen displays.

4.

Select

ADVANCED > Advanced Setup > Ethernet Port Aggregation

.

The Ethernet Port Aggregation Status displays.

Change the LAN TCP/IP Settings

The router is preconfigured to use private IP addresses on the LAN side and to act as a DHCP server. The router’s

default LAN IP configuration is as follows:

•

LAN IP address

. 192.168.1.1

•

Subnet mask

. 255.255.255.0

These addresses are part of the designated private address range for use in private networks and are suitable for

most applications. If your network requires a different IP addressing scheme, you can change these settings.

You might want to change these settings if you need a specific IP subnet that one or more devices on the network

use, or if you use competing subnets with the same IP scheme.

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To change the LAN TCP/IP settings:

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 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 > Setup > LAN Setup

.

Your router might display information that is different from this example.

5.

In the

IP Address

field, type the IP address.

6.

In the

IP Subnet Mask

, type the subnet mask of the router.

The IP address and subnet mask identify which addresses are local to a specific device and which must be

reached through a gateway or router.

7.

Change the RIP settings.

Router Information Protocol (RIP) allows a router to exchange routing information with other routers.

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a.

Select the RIP direction:

•

Both

. The router broadcasts its routing table periodically and incorporates information that it receives.

•

Out Only

. The router broadcasts its routing table periodically.

•

In Only

. The router incorporates the RIP information that it receives.

b.

Select a RIP version:

•

Disabled

. This is the default setting.

•

RIP-1

. This format is universally supported. It is adequate for most networks, unless you are using an

unusual network setup.

•

RIP-2

. This format carries more information. Both RIP-2B and RIP-2M send the routing data in RIP-2

format. RIP-2B uses subnet broadcasting. RIP-2M uses multicasting.

8.

Click the

Apply

button.

Your settings are saved.

If you changed the LAN IP address of the router, you are disconnected when this change takes effect.

9.

To reconnect, close your browser, relaunch it, and log in to the router

Change the Router’s Device Name

The router’s default device name is based on its model number, which is R8500. This device name displays in the

file manager when you browse your network.

To change the router’s device name:

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 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 > Setup > LAN Setup

.

The LAN Setup page displays.

5.

In the

Device Name

field, type a new name.

6.

Click the

Apply

button.

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Your settings are saved.

Specify the IP Addresses That the Router Assigns

By default, the router acts as a Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP) server. The router assigns IP, DNS

server, and default gateway addresses to all computers connected to the LAN.The assigned default gateway address

is the LAN address of the router.

These addresses must be part of the same IP address subnet as the router’s LAN IP address. Using the default

addressing scheme, define a range between 192.168.1.2 and 192.168.1.254, although you can save part of the

range for devices with fixed addresses.

To specify the pool of IP addresses that the router assigns:

1.

Launch a web browser from a computer or wireless device that is connected to the network.

2.

Enter

.

A login window opens.

3.

Enter the 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 > Setup > LAN Setup

.

Your router might display information that is different from this example.

5.

Make sure that the

Use Router as DHCP Server

check box is selected.

6.

Specify the range of IP addresses that the router assigns:

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a.

In the

Starting IP Address

field, type the lowest number in the range.

This IP address must be in the same subnet as the router.

b.

In the

Ending IP Address

field, type the number at the end of the range of IP addresses.

This IP address must be in the same subnet as the router.

7.

Click the

Apply

button.

Your settings are saved.

The router delivers the following parameters to any LAN device that requests DHCP:

•

An IP address from the range that you define

•

Subnet mask

•

Gateway IP address (the router’s LAN IP address)

•

DNS server IP address (the router’s LAN IP address)

Disable the DHCP Server Feature in the Router

By default, the router acts as a DHCP server. The router assigns IP, DNS server, and default gateway addresses

to all computers connected to the LAN. The assigned default gateway address is the LAN address of the router.

You can use another device on your network as the DHCP server or specify the network settings of all your computers.

To disable the DHCP server feature in the router:

1.

Launch a web browser from a computer or wireless device that is connected to the network.

2.

Enter

http://www.routerlogin.net

.

A login window opens.

3.

Enter the 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 > Setup > LAN Setup

.

The LAN Setup page displays.

5.

Clear the

Use Router as DHCP Server

check box.

6.

Click the

Apply

button.

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