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Chapter 6: Setting up and Configuring the Router
Setup Tab - Network
10/100 16-Port VPN Router
Setup Tab - Network
The Setup screen shows all of the Router’s basic setup functions. The Router can be used in most network setups
without changing any of the default values; however, you may need to enter additional information in order to
connect to the Internet through an ISP (Internet Service Provider) or broadband (DSL or cable) carrier.
Network
Host Name and Domain Name. Enter a host and domain name for the Router. Some ISPs require these names as
identification. You may have to check with your ISP to see if your broadband Internet service has been configured
with a host and domain name. In most cases, you can leave these fields blank.
LAN Setting
These are the Router’s Device IP Address and Subnet Mask. The default values are 192.168.1.1 for the local IP
address and 255.255.255.0 for the Subnet Mask.
WAN Setting
From the WAN Setting drop-down menu, select how many WAN ports you want to use. The default is 2, and the
maximum number is 7. You can also change the number of WAN ports using the Port Setup page of the Port
Management tab. If you change the number on this screen, then the number on the Port Setup screen will change
accordingly. Make sure the network configuration matches the number of WAN port settings on this screen.
If you change the number of WAN ports, click the Save Settings button to save your change. A confirmation
message will appear. Then click the OK button to save the new setting.
The WAN Setting table will display the WAN port numbers in the Interface column and their respective connection
types in the Connection Type column. Click Edit in the Config. column to change the WAN settings of the selected
WAN port. You must save the new number of WAN ports before you can click Edit to change the settings of any
new WAN ports.
The Connection Type column will display the word “Undefined” if you changed the number of WAN ports but did
not click the Save Settings button. After you save this setting, the Connection Type column will display, “Obtain an
IP automatically.” The default Connection Type of all WAN ports is Obtain an IP automatically.
WAN Setting Table
Interface. The WAN port number is displayed.
Figure 6-6: Setup Tab
Figure 6-7: Save New Number of WAN Ports