NETGEAR D6300 Network Router User Manual


 
Administration
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D6300 WiFi DSL Modem Router
To stop the polling entirely, click Stop.
Connection Status Button
On the Router Status screen in the Internet Port pane, click the Connection Status button to
view connection status information.
Figure 11. View connection status information
The Release button returns the status of all items to 0. The Renew button refreshes the
items. The Close Window button closes the Connection Status screen.
IP Address. The IP address that is assigned to the WiFi DSL modem router.
Subnet Mask.
The subnet mask that is assigned to the WiFi DSL modem router.
Default Gateway.
The IP address for the default gateway that the WiFi DSL modem router
communicates with.
DHCP Server. The IP address for the Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol server that
provides the TCP/IP configuration for all the computers that are connected to the WiFi DSL
modem router.
DNS Server.
The IP address of the Domain Name Service server that provides translation of
network names to IP addresses.
Lease Obtained. The date and time when the lease was obtained.
Lease Expires.
The date and time that the lease expires.
Wireless Settings (2.4 GHz and 5 GHz)
The following settings are displayed:
Name (SSID).
The wireless network name (SSID) used by the WiFi DSL modem router. The
default names for the 5 GHz ends in -5G to distinguish it from the 2.4-GHz network.
Region.
The geographic region where the WiFi DSL modem router is being used. It might be
illegal to use the wireless features of the WiFi DSL modem router in some parts of the world.
Channel. Identifies the operating channel of the wireless port being used. The default
channel is Auto. When Auto is selected, the WiFi DSL modem router finds the best operating
channel available. If you notice interference from nearby devices, you can select a different
channel. Channels 1, 6, and 11 do not interfere with each other.