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Chapter 5: Configuring the Router
The Status Tab - Router
Broadband Router with 2 Phone Ports
The Status Tab - Router
The Router screen displays information about the Router and its current settings.
Router Information
Current Firmware Version. This shows the version and date of the firmware that is currently installed.
Previous Firmware Version. This shows the version and date of the firmware that was previously installed.
Current Time. The current time and date are displayed here.
MAC Address. The MAC Address of the Router’s Internet interface is displayed here.
Router Name. This shows the name you have assigned to the Router.
Host Name. The Host Name for the Router is shown here.
Domain Name. The Domain Name for the Router is displayed here.
Internet
Configuration Type
Login Type. This indicates the type of Internet connection you are using.
Login Status. For these dial-up style connections, PPPoE and PPTP, the status of the connection is displayed, and
there is a Connect button to click if there is no connection and you want to establish an Internet connection.
IP Address. The Router’s Internet IP Address is displayed here.
Subnet Mask and Default Gateway. The Router’s Subnet Mask and Default Gateway address are shown here.
DNS 1-2. Shown here are the DNS (Domain Name System) IP addresses currently used by the Router.
DHCP Release. For a DHCP connection, click the DHCP Release button to release the current IP address of the
device connected to the Router’s Internet port.
DHCP Renew. For a DHCP connection, click the DHCP Renew button to replace the current IP address—of the
device connected to the Router’s Internet port—with a new IP address.
Click the Refresh button to update the on-screen information. For help information, click Help.
Figure 5-36: Status Tab - Router
NOTE: The on-screen information will vary
depending on the Internet Connection Type selected
on the Setup screen.