EtherFast Cable/DSL VPN Router with 4-Port 10/100 Switch
Chapter 6: Using The Router's Web-based Utility
Overview
For your convenience, use the Router's Web-based Utility to administer it. This chapter will explain all of the
functions in this Utility. The Utility can be accessed via Microsoft Internet Explorer or Netscape Navigator through
use of a computer connected with an Ethernet cable to the Router.
For a basic network setup, most users only have to use the following screens of the Utility:
• Basic Setup
On the Basic Setup screen, enter the settings provided by your ISP.
• Management
Click the Administration tab and then select the Management screen. The Router's default password is
admin. To secure the Router, change the Password from its default.
Navigating the Utility
There are six main tabs: Setup, Security, Access Restrictions, Applications & Gaming, Administration, and Status.
Additional screens will be available from the main tabs.
Setup
• Basic Setup. Enter the Internet connection and network settings on this screen.
• DDNS. To enable the Router's Dynamic Domain Name System (DDNS) feature, complete the fields on this
screen.
• MAC Address Clone. If you need to clone a MAC address onto the Router, use this screen.
• Advanced Routing. On this screen, you can alter Network Address Translation (NAT), Dynamic Routing, and
Static Routing configurations.
Security
• Firewall. This screen allows you to enable to disable the firewall, block Internet requests, and enable a variety
of Internet filters.
Chapter 6: Using The Router's Web-based Utility
Overview
nat (Network Address Translation): NAT technology
translates IP addresses of a local area network to a
different IP address for the Internet.
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