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RangeMax™ Wireless-N Gigabit Router with USB WNR3500L User Manual
Using Network Monitoring Tools 4-6
v1.0, November 2009
DHCP If set to None, the router is configured to use a fixed IP address on
the WAN. If set to DHCP Client, the router is configured to obtain an
IP address dynamically from the ISP.
IP Subnet Mask The IP subnet mask being used by the Internet (WAN) port of the
router. For an explanation of subnet masks and subnet addressing,
click the link to the online document “TCP/IP Networking Basics” in
Appendix B.
Domain Name Server The Domain Name Server addresses being used by the router. A
Domain Name Server translates human-language URLs such as
www.netgear.com into IP addresses.
LAN Port These settings apply to the Ethernet (LAN) port of the router.
MAC Address The Media Access Control address. This is the unique physical
address being used by the LAN port of the router.
IP Address The IP address being used by the Ethernet (LAN) port of the router.
The default is 192.168.1.1.
DHCP Identifies whether the router’s built-in DHCP server is active for the
LAN-attached devices.
IP Subnet Mask The IP subnet mask being used by the Ethernet (LAN) port of the
router. The default is 255.255.255.0.
Wireless Port These settings apply to the wireless port of the router.
Name (SSID) The wireless network name (SSID) being used by the wireless port of
the router. The default is NETGEAR.
Region The geographic region where the router is being used. It might be
illegal to use the wireless features of the router in some parts of the
world.
Channel Identifies the channel of the wireless port being used. Click the link to
the online document “Wireless Networking Basics” in Appendix B for
the frequencies used on each channel. In Up to 300 Mbps mode,
there are two channels: a primary channel (P) and a secondary
channel (S).
Mode Indicates the wireless communication mode:
• Up to 54 Mbps
• Up to 145 Mbps
• Up to 300 Mbps
Wireless AP Indicates whether the radio feature of the router is enabled. If not
enabled, the Wireless LED on the front panel is off.
Broadcast Name Indicates whether the router is broadcasting its SSID.
Table 4-1. Wireless Router Status Fields (continued)
Field Description