Appendix b: frequently asked questions – AirLive ARM-104 v3 User Manual
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Appendix B: Frequently Asked Questions
The Frequently Asked Questions addresses common questions regarding ARM-104_v3 ADSL2/2+ Router
settings.
Some of these questions are also found throughout the guide, in the sections to which they reference.
1.
How do I determine if a link between the Ethernet card (NIC) and the ARM-104_v3 ADSL2/2+
Router has been established?
Ans.
A ping test would determine if a connection is established between your ARM-104_v3 ADSL2/2+
Router and computer. Using, the ping command, ping the IP address of the ARM-104_v3 ADSL2/2+
Router, in this case, 192.168.1.1 (default). For more information on Ping Testing, refer to Appendix C:
Troubleshooting Guide. Alternatively, if the Ethernet LINK LED is solidly on, then the Ethernet link is
established.
2.
How do I determine if a link between the ARM-104_v3 ADSL2/2+ Router and the Internet has been
established?
Ans.
Similar to the previous question, a ping test would determine whether or not a connection is established.
However, this time use a URL instead of and IP Address, such as
www.google.com
. Alternatively, if the
ADSL LED is solidly on, then the ADSL link is established.
3.
How can I find/verify my ARM-104_v3 ADSL2/2+ Router and/or computer Ethernet MAC Address?
Ans.
Refer to Chapter 3 and 4 for details.
4.
What is MAC Address?
Ans.
Short for Media Access Control Address. It is a hardware address that uniquely identifies each node of
a Ethernet networking device. This address is usually permanent.
5.
What
is NAT ( Network Address Translation ) and what is it used for?
Ans.
NAT translates multiple IP Address on the private LAN to one public IP Address (in WAN) that is sent out
to the Internet. NAT adds a level security since the IP address of a PC connected to the private LAN is
never transmitted on the Internet.
6.
What
can I do when I am not able to get the web configuration screen for this ARM-104_v3
ADSL2/2+ Router?
Ans.
Remove the proxy settings on your Internet Browsers or remove the dial-up settings on your browser.