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4.17 Status Router
The Router screen on the Status Tab displays information about the Router and its current settings. The Internet
Connection information will vary depending on the Internet Connection Type you use.
Router Information
Firmware Version: This is the Routers current firmware.
Current Time: This shows the time by the time zone you selected on the Setup Tab.
Internet MAC Address: This is the Routers MAC Address.
Host Name: If required by your ISP, it would be entered on the Setup Tab.
Domain Name: If required by your ISP, it would be entered on the Setup Tab.
Internet Connection
Connection Type: This indicates the current Internet connection type you are using.
Connection Status: The status of the connection is displayed only for a PPPoE connection type. For this dial-up style
connection, click the Connect button, if there is no connection to establish. When your PPPoE connection is active,
you can click the Disconnect button to end the connection.
Internet IP Address: The Routers Internet IP Address.
Subnet Mask and Default Gateway: The Routers Subnet Mask and Default Gateway address are displayed here.
DNS1-3: The DNS (Domain Name System) IP addresses currently is used by the Router. The Router at least one DNS
IP should be used for domain name resolution.
MTU: MTU is the Maximum Transmission Unit. It specifies 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, please select the default setting--Auto.
IP Release: This button is for DHCP connection type, click this button to release the current Internet IP address.
IP Renew: This button is for DHCP connection type, click this button to renew the current Internet IP address.
Click the Refresh button to update the on-screen information.