User Manual

Chapter 4
Advanced Configuration
9
Wireless-G ADSL2+ Gateway
Network Setup
The Network Setup section changes the settings on the
network connected to the Gateway’s Ethernet ports.
Wireless setup is performed through the Wireless tab.
Gateway IP
The values for the Gateway’s Local IP Address and Subnet
Mask are shown here. In most cases, keeping the default
values will work.
Gateway IP
Local IP Address The default value is 192.168.1.1.
Subnet Mask The default value is 255.255.255.0.
Network Address Server Settings (DHCP)
The settings allow you to configure the Gateway’s Dynamic
Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP) server function. The
Gateway 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
Gateway’s DHCP server option, make sure there is no
other DHCP server on your network.
Network Address Server Settings (DHCP)
DHCP Server A Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol
(DHCP) server automatically assigns an IP address to each
computer on your network for you. Unless you already
have one, Linksys recommends that you keep the default,
Enable. You can also use the Gateway in DHCP Relay
mode. (This setting is not available for all encapsulation
types.)
DHCP Relay Server IP Enter the DHCP server IP address
to relay DHCP requests from the local network when the
Gateway is in DHCP Relay mode.
Starting IP Address Enter a value for the DHCP server
to start with when issuing IP addresses. Because the
Gateway’s default IP address is 192.168.1.1, the Starting 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 DHCP Users Enter the maximum
number of users (network devices) that can obtain an IP
address. The number will vary depending on the starting
IP address entered and cannot be greater than 253. The
default is 50.
Client Lease Time The Client Lease Time is the amount
of time a network device will be allowed connection to
the Gateway with its current dynamic IP address. Enter the
number of minutes that the device will be “leased” this
dynamic IP address. After the time is up, the device will
be automatically assigned a new dynamic IP address. The
default is 0 minutes, which means one day.
Static DNS 1-3 The Domain Name System (DNS) is how
the Internet translates domain or website names into
Internet addresses or URLs. At least one DNS server IP
address is provided by your ISP. You can enter up to three
DNS server IP addresses here. The Gateway will use these
for quicker access to functioning DNS servers.
WINS The Windows Internet Naming Service (WINS)
converts NetBIOS names to IP addresses. If you use a WINS
server, enter that server’s IP address here. Otherwise, leave
this field blank.
Time Settings
Time Zone Select the time zone in which your network
functions.
Automatically adjust clock for daylight saving
time
Select this option if you want the Gateway to
automatically adjust for daylight saving time.
Time Settings and Language
Language
Language To use a different language, select one from
the drop-down menu. The language of the web-based
utility will change five seconds after you select another
language.
Click Save Settings to apply your changes, or click Cancel
Changes to cancel your changes.