User's Manual

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network).
Subnet Mask: this is used to define the device IP classification for the chosen IP address
range. 255.255.255.0 is a typical netmask value for Class C networks which support IP
address range from 192.0.0.x to 223.255.255.x. Class C network netmask uses 24 bits to
identify the network and 8 bits to identify the host.
3. This interface is used to configure the parameters for Internet network which connects to
the WAN port of your Access Point.
WAN Access Type: there are three methods provided to allow you to access Internet.
Please choose the appropriate one according to the information from your ISP (Internet
Service Provider).
(1).
Static IP
If your ISP has provided the fixed IP that allows you to access Internet, please choose this
option.
IP Address: the IP address provided by your ISP.
Subnet Mask: This is used to define the device IP classification for the chosen IP address
range. 255.255.255.0 is a typical net mask value for Class C networks. Generally it is
provided by your ISP.
Default Gateway: This is the IP address of the host router that resides on the external
network and provides the point of connection to the next hop towards the Internet. This can
be a DSL modem, Cable modem, or a WISP gateway router. The router will direct all the
packets to the gateway if the destination host is not within the local network.
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domain names to IP addresses. These fields identify the server IP addresses where the
DNS requested are forwarded by this router.
(2). DHCP
Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP) is a local area network protocol. If you
choose this mode, you will get a dynamic IP address from your ISP automatically.