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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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