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9.5 Connection Status – Fixed/Dynamic IP Address

If your access method is "Direct" (no login), a screen like the following example will be displayed when the

"Connection Details" button is clicked.

Data – Fixed/Dynamic IP Address 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 which is currently used.

DHCP Client

This will show "ON" or "OFF", depending on whether or not this device is

functioning as a DHCP client.

If "ON" the "Remaining lease time" field indicates when the IP Address allocated

by the DHCP Server will expire. The lease is automatically renewed on expiry;

use the "Renew" button if you wish to manually renew the lease immediately.

Buttons

Release/Renew

Button will display

EITHER "Release"

This button is only useful if the IP address shown above is allocated

automatically on connection. (Dynamic IP address). If you have a Fixed (Static)

IP address, this button has no effect.

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