The Router screen displays information about the Router and its current settings. The on-screen information will vary depending on the Internet Connection Type selected on the Setup screen.

Router Information

Firmware Version. This is the version number of the Router’s current firmware.

Current Time. This shows the time set on the Router.

Internet MAC Address. This is the Router’s MAC address, as seen by your ISP.

Host Name. If required by your ISP, this was entered on the Basic Setup screen.

Connection Type. This indicates the type of Internet connection you are using. For dial-up style connections such as PPPoE or PPTP, there is a Connect button to click if there is no connection and you want to establish an Internet connection.

Internet IP Address. The Router’s Internet IP address is displayed here.

Subnet Mask and Default Gateway. The Router’s Subnet Mask and Default Gateway address are displayed here for DHCP and static IP connections.

DNS1-3. Shown here are the DNS (Domain Name System) IP addresses currently used by the Router.

MTU. Shown here is the MTU (Maximum Transmission Unit) setting for the Router.

DHCP Lease Time. Displays how long the lease is for the IP address that your ISP automatically assigned you.

IP Address Release. Available for a DHCP connection, click this button to release the current IP address of the device connected to the Router’s Internet port.

IP Address Renew. Available for a DHCP connection, click this button to replace the current IP address—of the device connected to the Router’s Internet port—with a new IP address.

For PPPoE, PPTP, L2TP, and Telstra Cable Internet Connection types, a connect and disconnect button will be available to establish a connection to your ISP.