Chapter 3
Size
When Manual is selected in the MTU field, this option
is enabled. Leave this value in the 1200 to 1500 range. The
default size depends on the Internet Connection Type:
DHCP, Static IP, or Telstra: 1500
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PPPoE: 1492
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PPTP or L2TP: 1460
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Network Setup
The Network Setup section changes the settings on
the network connected to the Router's Ethernet ports.
Wireless Setup is performed through the Wireless tab
(refer to Wireless > Basic Wireless Settings, page 13).
Router Address
This presents both the Router's IP Address and Subnet
Mask, as seen by your network. The default Router IP
address is 192.168.1.1.
Router IP Address
DHCP Server Settings
The settings allow you to configure the Router's Dynamic
Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP) server function. The
Router can be used as a DHCP server for your network. A
DHCP server automatically assigns an IP address to each
computer on your network. If you choose to enable the
Router's DHCP server option, make sure there is no other
DHCP server on your network.
Network Address Server Settings (DHCP)
DHCP Server
DHCP is enabled by factory default. If you
already have a DHCP server on your network, or you do
not want a DHCP server, then select Disabled (no other
DHCP features will be available).
DHCP Reservation
Click DHCP Reservation if you want
to assign a fixed local IP address to a MAC address.
DHCP Reservation
You will see a list of DHCP clients with the following
information: Client Name, Interface, IP Address, and
MAC Address.
Simultaneous Dual-Band Wireless-N Gigabit Router
Advanced Configuration
DHCP Reservation
Select Clients from DHCP Table
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check box to reserve a client's IP address. Then click
Add Clients.
Manually Adding Client
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address, enter the client's name in the Enter Client
Name field. Enter the IP address you want it to have in
the Assign IP Address field. Enter its MAC address in the
To This MAC Address field. Then click Add.
Clients Already Reserved
A list of DHCP clients and their fixed local IP addresses
will be displayed at the bottom of the screen. If you
want to remove a client from this list, click Remove.
Click Save Settings to apply your changes, or click
Cancel Changes to clear your changes. To update
the on-screen information, click Refresh. To exit this
screen, click Close.
Start IP Address
Enter a value for the DHCP server to
start with when issuing IP addresses. Because the Router's
default IP address is 192.168.1.1, the Start IP Address must
be 192.168.1.2 or greater, but smaller than 192.168.1.253.
The default is 192.168.1.100.
Maximum Number of Users
number of computers that you want the DHCP server to
assign IP addresses to. This number cannot be greater
than 253. The default is 50.
IP Address Range
The range of available IP addresses is
displayed.
Client Lease Time
The Client Lease Time is the amount
of time a network user will be allowed connection to the
Router with their current dynamic IP address. Enter the
amount of time, in minutes, that the user will be "leased"
this dynamic IP address. After the time is up, the user will
be automatically assigned a new dynamic IP address, or
Click the Select
To manually assign an IP
Enter the maximum
10