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Connection Details - 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.

Parameter Description

Internet

Physical Address

The hardware address of this device, as seen by remote

devices on the Internet.(This is different as the hardware

address by the 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 "Enabled" or "Disabled", depending on

whether or not this device is functioning as a DHCP

client.

If "Enabled", the "Remaining lease time" field indicates

when the IP Address allocated by the DHCP Server will

expire. The lease is automatically renewed on expiry;

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