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Setup Tab / Basic Setup


The Basic Setup screen you will see when accessing the Router. Most users will be able to configure the Router and get it working properly using only the settings on this screen. Some Internet Service Providers (ISPs) will require that you enter specific information, such as User Name, Password, Internet IP Address, Default Gateway Address, or DNS Address. This information can be obtained from your ISP, if required.

Note: After you have configured these settings, you should set a new password for the Router using the Management screen of the Administration tab. This will increase security by protecting the Router from unauthorized changes. All users who try to access the Router web-based utility or Setup Wizard will be prompted for the Router password.

Internet Setup
 
Incoming Internet Type Select Wired if you are connecting an Ethernet cable from a modem/internet connection directly to the Internet port of the router.

If you are setting up a wireless incoming Internet connection, select Wireless.  This feature is often used in hotspot locations or open access networks. The wireless connection can be used as a single incoming wireless connection that others can share.  Click "Refresh" to see all available wireless networks.  Click "Select" to choose the network you would like to connect. 

NOTE: For Wireless Incoming Internet type, you can only connect wirelessly to an open access network.

Internet Connection Type Choose the type of Internet connection your ISP provides from the drop-down menu.

Automatic Configuration DHCP
By default, the Router Internet Connection Type is set to Automatic Configuration DHCP, which should be kept only if your ISP supports DHCP or you are connecting through a dynamic IP address.

Static IP

If you are required to use a permanent IP address to connect to the Internet, select Static IP and enter the following data.
  • Internet IP Address and Subnet Mask
    This is the Router IP Address and Subnet Mask as seen by external users on the Internet (including your ISP). If your Internet connection requires a static IP address, then your ISP will provide you with a Static IP Address and Subnet Mask.
  • Default Gateway
    Your ISP will provide you with the Gateway IP Address.
  • DNS (1-3) (Domain Name Server)
    Your ISP will provide you with at least one DNS IP Address. The other DNS entries are optional.

PPPoE (For ADSL users)

Some DSL-based ISPs use PPPoE (Point-to-Point Protocol over Ethernet) to establish Internet Connections. If you are connected to the Internet through a DSL line, check with your ISP to see if they use PPPoE. If using PPPoE, the following data must be entered.
  • User Name and Password
    Enter the Username and Password you use when logging onto your ISP through a PPPoE connection.
  • Connect on Demand
    You can configure the Router to disconnect your Internet connection after a specified period of inactivity (Max Idle Time). If your Internet connection has been terminated due to inactivity, Connect on Demand enables the Router to automatically re-establish your connection as soon as you attempt to access the Internet again. If you wish to activate Connect on Demand, click the radio button. In the Max Idle Time field, enter the number of minutes to elapse before an idle Internet connection is terminated.
  • Keep Alive
    This option keeps you connected to the Internet indefinitely, even when your connection sits idle. To use this option, click the radio button next to Keep Alive. The default Redial Period is 30 seconds. (In other words, the Router will check the Internet connection every 30 seconds, and re-establish the connection if it does not exist.)

PPTP

Point-to-Point Tunneling Protocol (PPTP) is a service that applies to connections in Europe only. If selected, enter the following data.
  • Internet IP Address
    This is the Router's IP address, as seen from the Internet. Your ISP will provide you with the IP Address you need to specify here. If the IP address is assigned automatically, enter 0.0.0.0 for the IP address.
  • Subnet Mask
    This is the Router's Subnet Mask, as seen by users on the Internet (including your ISP). Your ISP will provide you with the Subnet Mask.
  • Default Gateway
    Your ISP will provide you with the Gateway Address.
  • User Name and Password
    Enter the User Name and Password provided by your ISP.
  • Connect on Demand
    You can configure the Router to disconnect your Internet connection after a specified period of inactivity (Max Idle Time). If your Internet connection has been terminated due to inactivity, Connect on Demand enables the Router to automatically re-establish your connection as soon as you attempt to access the Internet again. If you wish to activate Connect on Demand, click the radio button. In the Max Idle Time field, enter the number of minutes to elapse before an idle Internet connection is terminated.
  • Keep Alive
    This option keeps you connected to the Internet indefinitely, even when your connection sits idle. To use this option, click the radio button next to Keep Alive. The default Redial Period is 30 seconds. (In other words, the Router will check the Internet connection every 30 seconds, and re-establish the connection if it does not exist.)

Note: Some cable providers require a specific MAC address for connection to the Internet. To learn more about this, click the MAC Address Clone of System tab.
 

Optional Settings Some of these settings may be required by your ISP. Verify with your ISP before making any changes.

Host Name and Domain Name

These fields allow you to supply a host and domain name for the Router. Some ISPs, usually cable ISPs, require these names as identification. You may have to check with your ISP to see if your broadband Internet service has been configured with a host and domain name. In most cases, leaving these fields blank will work.

MTU

MTU is the Maximum Transmission Unit. It specifics the largest packet size permitted for Internet transmission. Select Manual if you want to manually enter the largest packet size that will be transmitted. The recommended size, entered in the Size field, is 1500. You should leave this value in the 1200 to 1500 range. To have the Router select the best MTU for your Internet connection, keep the default setting, Auto.
 


Network Setup

Router IP IP Address and Subnet Mask
This shows both the Router’s IP Address and Subnet Mask, as seen by your network. The default IP Address is 192.168.16.1, and the default Subnet Mask is 255.255.255.0. In most cases, keeping the default values will work.
 
DHCP Server Settings These settings allow you to configure the Router 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 DHCP server option, you must make sure there is no other DHCP server on your network.

DHCP Server

DHCP is enabled by factory default. If you already have a DHCP server on your network, or you don’t want a DHCP server, then select Disabled (no other DHCP features will be available).

Static DHCP

Every time a PC reboots, it is assigned a new local IP address by the Router. If you want a PC to be assigned the same IP address every time it reboots, then click the Static DHCP button.

On the Static DHCP Client List screen, enter the static local IP address in the Assign this IP field, and enter the MAC address of the PC in the To this MAC field. Then click the Enabled checkbox. When you have finished your entries, click the Save Settings button to save your changes. If you want to see a list of DHCP clients, click the Static DHCP button. On the DHCP Client Table screen, you will see a list of DHCP clients with the following information: Client Names, Interfaces, IP Addresses, and MAC Addresses. From the To Sort by drop-down menu, you can sort the table by Client Name, Interface, IP Address, or MAC Address. To view the most up-to-date information, click the Refresh button.

Start IP Address

Enter a value for the DHCP server to start with when issuing IP addresses. Because the Router default IP address is 192.168.16.1, the Starting IP Address must be 192.168.1.2 or greater, but smaller than 192.168.16.254. The default Starting IP Address is 192.168.16.100.

Maximum Number of Users

Enter the maximum number of PCs 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 DHCP addresses is displayed here.

WINS

The Windows Internet Naming Service (WINS) manages each PC’s interaction with the Internet. If you use a WINS server, enter that server IP Address here. Otherwise, leave this blank.
 
Time Settings Select the time zone for your location. If your location experiences daylight savings, leave the checkmark in the box next to Automatically adjust clock for daylight saving changes.
 

Click the Save Settings button to apply your changes or Cancel Changes button to cancel.