Quick Reference Guide

Reference Guide for the Model RT338 ISDN Router

Using FirstGear to Configure Internet Access 5-19

Remote Node Tab

Use the Remote Node tab, shown in Figure 5-10, to add or modify remote nodes.

Figure 5-9. Remote Node Tab

A remote node is required for placing calls to or answering calls from a remote network. When a

remote node is conﬁgured properly, trafﬁc to the remote LAN prompts the router to make a call

automatically (Dial On Demand). Similarly, calls from the remote LAN are answered

automatically and security is checked.

Remote DHCP

Server

Enter the address of the Remote DHCP Server from which your router obtains

DHCP information for assignment to devices on the local network. This ﬁeld is

disabled unless

DHCP Role is set to Relay.

DNS Server Address

Use these radio buttons and the text box to specify where the router gets DNS

information. Your choices are:

• Get Automatically from ISP—Conﬁgures the router to automatically get the IP

address of the DNS server from your ISP

• Use this server—Conﬁgures the router to always use the DNS server at the

speciﬁed IP address.

Table 5-6. Ethernet Tab Fields (continued)

Field Description

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