User Manual

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WAN Port Mode
This option controls how the device reacts to traffic on the WAN connector. In this case the
term "port" refers to the Ethernet connectors on the device.
Router Mode
Select this option if the WAN port is connected to the Internet. The device functions as a NAT
router.
Bridge Mode
Select this option if the device is connected to a local network downstream from another router.
In this mode, the device functions as a bridge between the network on its WAN port and the
devices on its LAN port and those connected to it wirelessly. The Router IP Address field
below must be set to the IP address of this device. The Gateway must be set to the IP address
of the upstream router. Both addresses must be within the LAN subnet as specified by Subnet
Mask.
In bridge mode, the device still supports several features not available in ordinary bridges --
features that involve the WAN side of the upstream router.
Firmware update checks
The bridge checks the support site for updates by way of the upstream router.
Log emails
When the log email option is set, log emails are sent to the Internet by way of the upstream
router.
Internet rate estimation
The bridge still has the ability to analyze traffic on the WAN side of the upstream router so as to
determine the speed of its WAN connection.
StreamEngine
StreamEngine™ technology is applied to media streams that are passed between the WAN side
of the upstream router and clients of the bridge.
Router Settings
These are the settings of the LAN (Local Area Network) interface for the router. The
router's local network (LAN) settings are configured based on the IP Address and Subnet
Mask assigned in this section. The IP address is also used to access this Web-based
management interface. It is recommended that you use the default settings if you do not
have an existing network.
IP Address
The IP address of your router on the local area network. Your local area network settings are
based on the address assigned here. For example, 192.168.0.1.
Subnet Mask
The subnet mask of your router on the local area network.
Local Domain Name
This entry is optional. Enter a domain name for the local network. LAN computers will assume
this domain name when they get an address from the router's built in DHCP server. So, for
example, if you enter
mynetwork.net
here, and you have a LAN side laptop with a name
of
chris, that laptop will be known as chris.mynetwork.net. Note, however, the
entered domain name can be overridden by the one obtained from the router's upstream DHCP