Wireless-G Broadband Router
The Status Tab - Local Network
The Local Network screen on the Status Tab displays the status of your network.
MAC Address. This is the Router's MAC Address, as seen on your local, Ethernet network.
IP Address. This shows the Router's IP Address, as it appears on your local, Ethernet network.
Subnet Mask. When the Router is using a Subnet Mask, it is shown here.
DHCP Server. If you are using the Router as a DHCP server, that will be displayed here.
Figure 5-38: Status Tab - Local Network
DHCP Client Table. Clicking this button will open a screen to show you which PCs are utilizing the Router as a
DHCP server. You can delete PCs from that list and sever their connections by checking a Delete box and clicking
the Delete button.
Figure 5-39: DHCP Client Table
The Status Tab - Wireless
The Wireless screen on the Status Tab displays the status of your wireless network.
MAC Address. This is the Router's MAC Address, as seen on your local, wireless network.
Mode. As selected from the Wireless tab, this will display the wireless mode (Mixed, G-Only, or Disabled) used by
the network.
SSID. As entered on the Wireless tab, this will display the wireless network name or SSID.
DHCP Server. If you are using the Router as a DHCP server, that will be displayed here.
Channel. As entered on the Wireless tab, this will display the channel on which your wireless network is
broadcasting.
Figure 5-40: Status Tab - Wireless
Encryption Function. As selected on the Security Tab, this will display what type of encryption the Router uses
for security.
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The Status Tab - Local Network