SOHO 18-OB-WR85-FHEU Router Manual PDF (Setup & Configuration Guide)

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(2) Click

Restore

button to force the access point to perform reset and restore the original

factory settings.

!

Backup Setting/Restore Settings:

(1)

Check the

“

Backup Settings/Restore Settings

”

radio button and click

APPLY

.

(2)

To save the access point's current configuration to a file named "config.bin" on your PC, click

Backup Settings

button.

(3)

To restore configuration, you can use the "Restore Settings" tool to restore the saved

configuration of the access point.

(4)

Enter the path and file name then click

Restore Settings

button. You can also click

Browse

to

locate and select the previously saved backup file.

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5.1.5 Status

The Status window displays current information and settings for your AP. It has five main

parts – WAN, LAN, Wireless, System Information, and Others.

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For WAN, it display the IP address, Subnet Mask, and Gateway of WAN. It also displays

WAN mode and WAN MAC Address.

For LAN, it displays AP’s IP address, MAC address, and Subnet Mask. It also displays the IP

address of the DNS and the number of clients connected by DHCP server.

For Wireless, it displays SSID, Channel, WEP security status, and wireless MAC address.

For System Information, it displays system time, firmware version, firmware date, hardware

version, and serial number.

For others, it displays the power level of the AP.

You can obtain the most up-to-date information by pressing the “Refresh” button.

5.1.6 Reset

In the event that the access point stops responding correctly or in some way stops functioning,

you can perform a reset. Your settings will not be changed. To perform the reset, click on the

Reset

button below. You will be asked to confirm your decision. The reset will take about 18 seconds.

5.2

WAN Setting

The router can be connected to your internet service provider (ISP) via dynamic IP Address,

static IP Address, and PPPoE. Select the way you want to connect to your internet service provider

and click “NEXT” to continue setting. Remember to reset the Router after making any change of

WAN setting. The WAN mode is displayed in the status page.

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5.2.1 Dynamic IP Address

By select this way, the router obtains an dynamic IP address assigned by your ISP when

connecting to the internet. Click “APPLY” to complete your change.

(1)

Host Name:

This is optional but may be required by your ISP.

(2)

MAC Address:

The default MAC address is set to WAN’s physical interface on the

Access Point. By cloning MAC address, you can replace the WAN MAC address with

the MAC address of your network interface card/adapter. Just click “Clone MAC

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Address” button.

5.2.2 PPPoE Settings

PPP over Ethernet is a common connection method used for xDSL. Choose PPPoE if your ISP

uses a PPPoE connection.

Status:

It displays the connection status of WAN. Click “Refresh” to check the up-to –date connection

status. You can click “Reconnect” if the

PPPoE connection is dropped.

General:

(1)

User Name:

Your PPPoE User Name provided by your ISP.

(2)

Password:

Enter your PPPoE password.

(3)

Retype your password:

Re-enter your PPPoE password.

(4)

Service Name:

Enter the service name provided by your ISP.

(5)

MTU:

Maximum Transmission Unit-1492 is the default setting-you may need to change

the MTU for optimal performance with your specific ISP.

(6)

Maximum Idle Time:

The amount of time of inactivity before disconnecting your PPPoE

session. If you check the Auto-reconnect check box, the access point will automatically

connect to your ISP after your system is restarted or if the PPPoE connection is dropped.

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