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ADSL BER Test
The ADSL Bit Error Rate (BER) test determines the quality of the ADSL connection. The test is
performed by transferring idle cells containing a known pattern and comparing the received data
with this known pattern to check for any errors The
BER Test
reflects the ratio of error bits to the
total number transmitted.
If you click on the
ADSL BER Test
button at the bottom of the ADSL Statistics page, the following
pop-up screen will appear allowing you to set the tested time and to begin the test.
To run a BER test:
1.
On the bottom of the
xDSL statistics
page, click
xDSL BER Test
2.
In the
Tested Time (sec)
drop down, select the test duration, and then click
Start
.
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3.
Check the results.
Route
Access the routing status report from the router by clicking
Route
under
Device Info
.
ARP
Display the ARP status report by clicking
ARP
under
Device Info
.
ARP (Address Resolution Protocol) maps the IP address to the physical address, labelled
HW
Address
(the MAC address) and identifies computers on the LAN.
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DHCP
Display the DHCP lease information by clicking
DHCP
under
Device Info
.
DHCP (Dynamic Host Control Protocol) allows the modem to automatically assign IP addresses,
to connected devices. By default, your modem is set up to assign devices addresses from
192.168.1.2 to 192.168.1.254.
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Chapter 4 Quick Setup
The Automatic Configuration feature will automatically detect the first usable PVC and
automatically detect PPPoE, PPPoA, and Bridge Protocol (with DHCP Server available). To use
the Automatic Configuration feature you check the
Automatic Configuration
option.
Note
: In order for the automatic configuration to work, all previously defined WAN configurations must
be removed.
Quick Setup with Automatic Configuration
To enable the Automatic Configuration feature:
1.
From the navigation pane on the left select
Quick Setup
.
2.
Enter a check in the box labelled
Automatic Configuration
.
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3.
Enter the SSID.
4.
Click
Apply/Save
.
You will see a progress screen
When the connection is complete you will see the Service Setup summary screen.
Quick Setup with Automatic Configuration Disabled
1.
From the navigation pane on the left select
Quick Setup
.
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