User's Manual

DRG600WiFi User Guide Status
Page 60 of 104
Connection Details  Fixed/Dynamic IP Address
If your access method is "Direct" (no login), a screen like the following example will be displayed when the
"Connection Details" button is clicked.
Figure 29. Connection Details Screen
Internet
Physical Address
The hardware address of this device, as seen by remote devices on the Internet.
(This is different to the hardware address seen by devices on the local LAN.)
IP Address
The IP Address of this device, as seen by Internet users. This address is allocated by
your ISP (Internet Service Provider).
Network Mask The Network Mask associated with the IP Address above.
Default Gateway
The IP Address of the remote Gateway or Router associated with the IP Address
above.
DNS IP Address The IP Address of the Domain Name Server which is currently used.
DHCP Client
This will show "Enabled" or "Disabled".
If "Enabled", the Internet IP Address from your ISP is allocated
automatically upon connection. (Dynamic IP Address). In this case the "Lease
obtained" and "Remaining lease time" fields provide additional information. Note
that the lease is automatically renewed on expiry; use the "Renew" button if you wish
to manually renew the lease immediately.
If "Disabled", the Internet IP Address from your ISP is Fixed or
Static. In this case, the "Release/Renew" button is not operational.
The Renew button is only useful if the IP address shown above is allocated automatically on connection. (Dynamic