Instruction manual

Advanced Programming
112 XBLUE Networks
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Advanced - WAN
• Subnet Mask - when using the “Static IP Address” setting, the Subnet Mask will have to be manually
entered. If there is a single Subnet, the entry will be 255.255.255.0. For more information about
Subnet Masks refer to “Subnet Maks” on page 249
• Gateway - The default gateway refers to the Gateway device that connects the Intranet, to the
Internet. Basically, it is the window to the Internet.
• Static DNS 1 & 2 - The Static DNS address maybe required by the Internet Service Provider (ISP). If
not, the default gateway address can be used.
WAN Services
• Enable Firewall - Although nothing is 100% safe against malicious network attacks, keeping the firewall
enabled, will minimize the effectiveness of these attacks.