Systems Network Router User Manual

Global Port Settings

The Global Port settings are used to configure the port connected to your Cable/DSL

modem. These should mirror the settings provided by your ISP.

If your ISP provides a static IP address for your Internet connection, then select the “Set

static global port configuration” radio button. You will need to fill in each field with

appropriate information as provided by your ISP.

If your ISP provides a dynamic address, then select the “Obtain global port configuration

automatically” radio button. Please note that some ISPs require that a computer name be set

in Windows, if this is the case with your ISP then click the management tab and enter the

Computer name in the “Device/Computer name” field (see below, “Management”).

Figure 5: Global Port

Modifying Local Port Settings

Select the “Local Port” Tab. The IP address and Subnet Mask fields apply to the local port

of the DI-701. Please note that three first numbers of this address much match the first three

numbers of your local clients’ IP addresses. Under normal use it is recommended you use

the factory default settings which are 192.168.0.1 and 255.255.255.0 respectively.

The “Distribute IP Addresses to Local Computers” radio button should be checked. This

will allow the DI-701 to pass out IP addresses to your local clients. Again it is