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Table 8. Common MTU sizes (continued)
MTU
1436
1400
576
Application
Used in PPTP environments or with VPN.
Maximum size for AOL DSL.
Typical value to connect to dial-up ISPs.
To change the MTU size:
1.
Select ADVANCED > Setup > WAN Setup.
2.
In the MTU Size field, enter a new size from 64 through 1500.
3.
Click Apply.
LAN Setup
The LAN Setup screen allows configuration of LAN IP services such as Dynamic Host
Configuration Protocol (DHCP) and Routing Information Protocol (RIP).
The WiFi DSL modem router is shipped preconfigured to use private IP addresses on the
LAN side and to act as a DHCP server. The WiFi DSL modem router’s default LAN IP configuration is:
• LAN IP address. 192.168.0.1
• Subnet mask. 255.255.255.0
These addresses are part of the designated private address range for use in private networks and should be suitable for most applications. If your network requires a different IP addressing scheme, make changes in the LAN Setup screen.
Note: If you change the LAN IP address of the WiFi DSL modem router while connected through the browser, you are disconnected. You have to open a new connection to the new IP address and log in again.
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To change the LAN settings:
1.
Select ADVANCED > Setup > LAN Setup.
2.
Enter the settings that you want to customize.
These settings are described in the following section, LAN Setup Screen Settings .
3.
Click Apply.
LAN Setup Screen Settings
You can configure the settings described in the following sections:
LAN TCP/IP Setup
• IP Address. The LAN IP address of the WiFi DSL modem router.
• IP Subnet Mask. The LAN subnet mask of the WiFi DSL modem router. Combined with the IP address, the IP subnet mask allows a device to know which other addresses are local to it, and which have to be reached through a gateway or WiFi DSL modem router.
• RIP Direction. Router Information Protocol (RIP) allows a router to exchange routing information with other routers. This setting controls how the router sends and receives
RIP packets. Both is the default setting. With the Both or Out Only setting, the router broadcasts its routing table periodically. With the Both or In Only setting, the router incorporates the RIP information that it receives.
• RIP Version. This setting controls the format and the broadcasting method of the RIP packets that the WiFi DSL modem router sends. It recognizes both formats when receiving. By default, the RIP function is disabled.
RIP-1 is universally supported. It is adequate for most networks, unless you have an unusual network setup.
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RIP-2 carries more information. Both RIP-2B and RIP-2M send the routing data in
RIP-2 format. RIP-2B uses subnet broadcasting. RIP-2M uses multicasting.
Use Router as DHCP Server
This check box is selected so that the WiFi DSL modem router functions as a Dynamic Host
Configuration Protocol (DHCP) server.
• Starting IP Address. Specify the start of the range for the pool of IP addresses in the same subnet as the WiFi DSL modem router.
• Ending IP Address. Specify the end of the range for the pool of IP addresses in the same subnet as the WiFi DSL modem router.
For more information, see
Use the WiFi DSL Modem Router as a DHCP Server on page 54.
Address Reservation
When you specify a reserved IP address for a computer on the LAN, that computer receives the same IP address each time it accesses the WiFi DSL modem router’s DHCP server.
Assign reserved IP addresses to servers that require permanent IP settings. For more
information, see Address Reservation on page 55.
Use the WiFi DSL Modem Router as a DHCP Server
By default, the WiFi DSL modem router functions as a DHCP server, allowing it to assign IP,
DNS server, and default gateway addresses to all computers connected to the WiFi DSL modem router’s LAN. The assigned default gateway address is the LAN address of the WiFi
DSL modem router. The WiFi DSL modem router assigns IP addresses to the attached computers from a pool of addresses specified in this screen. Each pool address is tested before it is assigned to avoid duplicate addresses on the LAN. For most applications, the default DHCP and TCP/IP settings of the WiFi DSL modem router are satisfactory.
You can specify the pool of IP addresses that are assigned by setting the starting IP address and ending IP address. These addresses should be part of the same IP address subnet as the WiFi DSL modem router’s LAN IP address. Using the default addressing scheme, you should define a range between 192.168.0.2 and 192.168.0.254, although you might want to save part of the range for devices with fixed addresses.
The WiFi DSL modem router delivers the following parameters to any LAN device that requests DHCP:
• An IP address from the range you defined
• Subnet mask
• Gateway IP address (the WiFi DSL modem router’s LAN IP address)
• Primary DNS server (if you entered a primary DNS address in the Internet Setup screen; otherwise, the WiFi DSL modem router’s LAN IP address)
• Secondary DNS server (if you entered a secondary DNS address in the Internet Setup screen)
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To use another device on your network as the DHCP server, or to manually configure the network settings of all of your computers, clear the Use Router as DHCP Server check box and click Apply. Otherwise, leave this check box selected. If this service is not enabled and no other DHCP server is available on your network, you need to set your computers’ IP addresses manually or they are not able to access the WiFi DSL modem router.
Address Reservation
When you specify a reserved IP address for a computer on the LAN, that computer always receives the same IP address each time it accesses the WiFi DSL modem router’s DHCP server. Reserved IP addresses should be assigned to computers or servers that require permanent IP settings.
To reserve an IP address:
1.
Select ADVANCED > Setup > LAN Setup.
2.
In the Address Reservation section of the screen, click the Add button.
3.
In the IP Address field, type the IP address to assign to the computer or server. (Choose an
IP address from the WiFi DSL modem router’s LAN subnet, such as 192.168.0.x.)
4.
Type the MAC address of the computer or server.
Tip: If the computer is already on your network, you can copy its MAC address from the Attached Devices screen and paste it here.
5.
Click Apply.
The reserved address is not assigned until the next time the computer contacts the WiFi
DSL modem router’s DHCP server. Reboot the computer, or access its IP configuration and force a DHCP release and renew.
To edit or delete a reserved address entry:
1.
Select the radio button next to the reserved address you want to edit or delete.
2.
Click one of the following buttons: Edit or Delete.
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Quality of Service Setup
Quality of Service (QoS) is an advanced feature that can be used to prioritize some types of traffic ahead of others. The WiFi DSL modem router can provide QoS prioritization over the wireless link and on the Internet connection.
WMM (Wireless Multimedia) is a subset of the 802.11e standard. WMM allows wireless traffic to have a range of priorities depending on the type of data. Time-dependent information, such as video and audio, has a higher priority than normal traffic. For WMM to function correctly, wireless clients have to support WMM also.
For an application to receive the benefits of WMM QoS, both the application and the client running that application must have WMM enabled. Legacy applications that do not support
WMM and applications that do not require QoS are assigned to the best effort category, which receives a lower priority than voice and video.
To configure QoS:
1.
Select ADVANCED > Setup > QoS Setup.
2.
(Optional) Clear the Enable WMM (Wi-Fi multimedia) settings check box.
WMM QoS is disabled.
3.
Select the Turn Internet Access QoS On check box.
Internet traffic is prioritized.
4.
Select the Turn Bandwidth Control On check box.
You can specify the maximum uplink bandwidth.
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Click Set Up QoS Rule.
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Select the radio button next to the QoS policy to edit or delete, and do one of the following:
• To remove the QoS policy, click Delete.
• To edit the QoS policy, click Edit.
•
To add a priority rule, click Add Priority Rule. For more information, see Add a
Priority Rule on page 57.
Follow the instructions in the succeeding sections to change the policy settings.
7.
Click Apply.
Add a Priority Rule
To add a priority rule:
1.
Select ADVANCED > Setup > QoS Setup, and then click Set Up QoS Rule.
2.
Click Add Priority Rule.
You can define the priority policy for each online game, application, LAN port, or the computer’s MAC address.
For more information, see Priority Policies for Applications and Online Games on page 58,
Priority Policies for Ethernet LAN Ports on page 59, and Priority Policies for
MAC Addresses on page 59.
3.
Click Apply.
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Priority Policies for Applications and Online Games
To add priority policies for applications and online games:
1.
Select ADVANCED > Setup > QoS Setup, click Set Up QoS Rule, and then click Add
Priority Rule.
2.
From the Priority Category list, select Applications or Online Gaming.
3.
Select the Internet application or game from the list that displays.
4.
(Optional) In the Applications list, you can select an existing item, or you can scroll and select Add a New Application or Add a New Game, as applicable.
When you add an entry, the QoS - Priority Rules screen expands.
5.
In the QoS Policy for field, enter a descriptive name for the new application or game.
6.
In the Connection Type list, select either TCP, UDP, or both (TCP/UDP), and specify the port number or range of port numbers used by the application or game.
7.
Select the priority level: Highest, High, Normal, or Low.
8.
In the QoS Policy for field, type the name for this rule.
9.
Click Apply.
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Priority Policies for Ethernet LAN Ports
To add priority policies for Ethernet LAN ports:
1.
Select ADVANCED > Setup > QoS Setup, click Set Up QoS Rule, and then click Add
Priority Rule.
2.
From the Priority Category list, select Ethernet LAN Port.
3.
Select the number of the LAN port for which you want to specify the priority level.
4.
Select the priority level: Highest, High, Normal, or Low.
5.
You can also type the name for this rule in the QoS Policy for field.
6.
Click Apply.
Priority Policies for MAC Addresses
To add priority policies for MAC addresses:
1.
Select ADVANCED > Setup > QoS Setup, click Set Up QoS Rule, and then click Add
Priority Rule.
2.
From the Priority Category list, select MAC Address.
3.
Click Refresh to update the list of those computers already connected to the router.
4.
Select the entry’s radio button in the table.
5.
Modify the information in the MAC Address and Device Name fields.
6.
Select the priority level: Highest, High, Normal, or Low.
7.
You can also type the name for this rule in the QoS Policy for field.
8.
Click Apply.
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5.
USB Storage
Access and configure a USB storage drive
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This chapter describes how to access and configure a USB storage drive attached to your WiFi
DSL modem router. The USB port on the WiFi DSL modem router can connect only to USB devices like flash drives, hard drives, and printers. Do not connect computers, USB modems, CD drives, or DVD drives to the WiFi DSL modem router USB port.
This chapter contains the following sections:
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USB Drive Requirements
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ReadySHARE Access
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File-Sharing Scenarios
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USB Storage Basic Settings
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USB Storage Advanced Settings
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Media Server Settings
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Specify Approved USB Devices
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Connect to the USB Drive from a Remote Computer
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ReadySHARE Cloud
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Safely Remove a USB Drive
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