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Chapter 7
Advanced Administration
This Chapter explains the settings available via the "Administration" section
of the menu.
Overview
Normally, it is not necessary to use these screens, or change any settings. These screens and
settings are provided to deal with non-standard situations, or to provide additional options for
advanced users.
The available settings and features are:
PC Database
This is the list of PCs shown when you select the "DMZ PC" or a
"Virtual Server". This database is maintained automatically, but
you can add and delete entries for PCs which use a Fixed (Static)
IP Address.
Config File
Backup or restore the configuration file for the Broadband ADSL
Router. This file contains all the configuration data.
Logs & Email
View or clear all logs, set E-Mailing of log files and alerts.
Diagnostics
Perform a Ping or DNS Lookup.
Remote Admin
Allow settings to be changed from the Internet.
Routing
Only required if your LAN has other Routers or Gateways.
Upgrade Firmware
Upgrade the Firmware (software) installed in your Broadband
ADSL Router.
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PC Database
The PC Database is used whenever you need to select a PC (e.g. for the "DMZ" PC).
• It eliminates the need to enter IP addresses.
• Also, you do not need to use fixed IP addresses on your LAN.
However, if you do use a fixed IP address on some devices on your LAN, you should enter
details of each such device into the PC database, using the PC Database screen.
PC Database Screen
An example PC Database screen is shown below.
Figure 44: PC Database
• PCs which are "DHCP Clients" are automatically added to the database, and updated as
required.
• By default, non-Server versions of Windows act as "DHCP Clients"; this setting is called
"Obtain an IP Address automatically".
• The Broadband ADSL Router uses the "Hardware Address" to identify each PC, not the
name or IP address. The "Hardware Address" can only change if you change the PC's net-
work card or adapter.
• This system means you do NOT need to use Fixed (static) IP addresses on your LAN.
However, you can add PCs using Fixed (static) IP Addresses to the PC database if re-
quired.