NETGEAR D500 and D1500 Network Router User Manual


 
Manage the Modem Router and Monitor the Traffic
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N150 and N300 WiFi DSL Modem Routers
IP Address The IP address that the Ethernet LAN port uses. The default IP address is
192.168.0.1.
DHCP Displays whether the DHCP server of the modem router is enabled for devices
that are attached to the LAN.
Internet Port
The settings of Internet port. The Internet connection can run through the ADSL port with DSL service or
through the W
AN Ethernet port with cable or fiber service. For information about how to configure the
Internet settings, see one of the following sections:
Set Up
Your Modem Router for DSL Service on page 15
Set Up Your Modem Router for Cable or Fiber Service on page 18
Manually Set Up the Internet Connection on page 29.
MAC Address The Media Access Control (MAC) address. This address is the unique physical
address that is assigned to the Internet port.
IP Address The IP address that the Internet port uses. If this field does not display an
address or displays 0.0.0.0 as the address, the modem router is not connected
to the Internet.
Connection The type of Internet connection, which can be a PPPoE connection, PPPoA
connection, fixed IP address connection, or DHCP connection.
IP Subnet Mask The IP subnet mask that the Internet port uses.
Gateway IP Address The IP address of the gateway that the Internet port uses.
Domain Name Server The IP address of the Domain Name System (DNS) server that the Internet
uses.
Modem
The setting of the xDSL modem. For information about how to configure the ADSL settings, see Manage the
ADSL Settings on page 63.
xDSL Firmware Version The firmware version is displayed for information only. You cannot manage the
xDSL firmware.
Modem Status The status of the xDSL modem, which can be Link Up or Link Down.
DownStream Connection
Speed
The downstream xDSL connection speed that the modem router detected.
UpStream Connection
Speed
The upstream xDSL connection speed that the modem router detected.
VPI The VPI that you configured or the default VPI, which is 8.
VCI The VCI that you configured or the default VCI, which is 35.
Wireless Settings
The settings of the WiFi port. For information about how to configure the WiFi settings, see Manage the
Basic WiFi Settings and WiFi Security on page 49, Manage the WiFi Radio on page 56, and Manage
Advanced WiFi Features on page 58.
Name (SSID)
The WiFi network name of the WiFi network of the modem router.
Field Description