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Connection details - fixed/dynamic ip address – Siemens SpeedStream SS2524 User Manual

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Buttons

Connect

If not connected, establish a connection to your ISP.

Disconnect

If connected to your ISP, hang up the connection.

Clear Log

Delete all data currently in the Log. This will make it easier to read
new messages.

Refresh

Update the data on screen.

Connection Details - Fixed/Dynamic IP Address

If your access method is neither PPPoE nor PPTP, a screen like the following example will be
displayed when the "Connection Details" button is clicked.

Figure 27: Connection Status Screen

Data - Connection Details Screen

Internet

Physical Address

The hardware address of this device, as seen by remote devices on
the Internet. (This is different to the hardware address seen by
devices on the local LAN.)

IP Address

The IP Address of this device, as seen by Internet users. This address
is allocated by your ISP (Internet Service Provider).

Network Mask

The Network Mask associated with the IP Address above.

Default Gateway

The IP Address of the remote Gateway or Router associated with the
IP Address above.

DNS IP Address

The IP Address of the Domain Name Server that is currently used.