Setup

Basic Setup

The Basic Setup screen is where basic configuration is performed. Some ISPs (Internet Service Providers) will require that you enter the DNS information. These settings can be obtained from your ISP. After you have configured these settings, you should set a router password from the Administration->Management screen.

Completing the Internet Setup section is all that is required to set up for your specific ISP. Please look at the table below to configure the Router for your Internet connection.

Internet Connection Type

This is the Router's Internet IP Address and Subnet Mask assignment, as seen from the Internet.

The following are Internet Connection Types :

If your ISP is running a DHCP server, select the Obtain an IP automatically option. Your ISP will provide you with an IP address. Your ISP may require you to fill in both the Host Name and Domain Name fields. If your ISP requires MAC address validation, this can be done from the Setup -> MAC address clone screen.

If your ISP provides a static or fixed IP address, Subnet Mask, Gateway and DNS setting, select the Static IP option.

If your ISP provides a PPPoE connection, follow the configuration steps below:

Enter your User Name and Password.
Check the Connect on Demand or Keep Alive option.

You can also select the Connect on Demand option for automatic connection. After you select the Connect on Demand feature in the status screen, the connection will be disconnected if it has been idle for a period longer than the Max Idle Time setting. If you check the Keep Alive option, the Router will always try to keep the line connected.

Optional settings allows you to enter the Host Name, Domain Name, and MTU. These settings may not be required for all ISP. Below are options you for your settings.

Host Name	Enter a name for the Router. Some ISPs may require this information. This is used by some who get an IP address automatically from their ISP. For most users, this is not required.
Domain Name	Enter a name for the domain. Some ISPs may require this information. This allows some users who get IP address automatically from their ISP. For most users, this is not required.
MTU	Select Disable to turn off MTU. Select Enable to manually set the MTU size. Enter an appropriate size; check with your ISP for more information. Manually setting the MTU is not required by all ISPs.

The Network Setup section lets up set up your local network IP address and your DHCP Server.

Local IP Address	Enter the Router's IP address. This is where you can change the IP address. For novice users, it is not recommended to modify this setting.
Subnet Mask	Enter the Router's Subnet Mask. For novice users, it is not recommended to modify this setting.

The Network Address Server Settings section is where you can configure your DHCP (Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol) server. This will automatically assign the IP address for each computer connected to the Router. By default, it is set to allow for 50 computers.

Local DHCP Server	Enable the DHCP server if you want the router to automatically set the IP address for each computer. Select Disable to manually assign an IP address to each computer connected to the Router.
Start IP Address	Enter the IP address to start assigning an IP address via DHCP.
Number of Address	Enter the number of computers to assign IP address
DHCP Address Range	This will display the range of IP address assigned in your network.
Client Lease Time	Enter the number of minutes to keep the DHCP address lease before it expires. If you leave this setting at zero, the lease time is one day.
WINS	If you have a WINS server running, enter the WINS IP address. Otherwise, leave this alone.

Enter all the values and click Save Settings to save the data. You can test these if settings are correct by connecting to the Internet. If you are using a Cable or DSL modem, reset your modem now.

Note: If your network is already running a DHCP server, you should disable the Router's DHCP server function in order to prevent possible IP address conflicts.

For most users, the default values for the Router should be satisfactory. The Router can be used in most network environments without changing any of the values. Some users will need to enter additional information in order to connect to the Internet through an ISP (Internet Service Provider) or broadband (DSL, cable modem) carrier.