Basic Setup Help Wireless-N Home Router WRT120N
The Basic Setup screen is the first screen you will see when accessing the Router. Most users will be able to configure the Router and get it working properly using only the settings on this screen. Some Internet Service Providers (ISPs) will require that you enter specific information, such as User Name, Password, Internet IP Address, Default Gateway Address, or DNS Address. This information can be obtained from your ISP, if required.
Note: After you have configured these settings, you should set a new password for the Router using the Management screen of the Administration tab. This will increase security, protecting the Router from unauthorized changes. All users who try to access the Router's web-based utility or Setup Wizard will be prompted for the Router's password.
Internet Setup
Internet Connection Type | Choose the type of Internet connection your ISP provides from the drop-down menu. Automatic Configuration - DHCP If you are required to use a permanent IP address to connect to the Internet, select Static IP.
PPPoE(For ADSL user)
PPTP(For Europe only)
L2TP(For Europe only)
Telstra Cable(For Australia only)
Note: Some cable providers require a specific MAC address for connection to the Internet. To learn more about this, click the MAC Address Clone of Setup tab. |
Optional Settings | Some of these settings may be required by your ISP. Verify with your ISP before making any changes. Host Name and Domain Name MTU |
The Router offers a Dynamic Domain Name System (DDNS) feature. DDNS lets you assign a fixed host and domain name to a dynamic Internet IP address. It is useful when you are hosting your own website, FTP server, or other server behind the Router. Before you can use this feature,
you need to sign up for DDNS service at http://www.dyndns.org/ orhttp://www.tzo.com/ DDNS service providers.
DynDNS.org | You must sign up for an account with DynDNS.org before you can use this service. |
User Name: | Enter the user name from DynDNS.org |
Password: | Enter the password from DynDNS.org |
Host Name | Enter your host name. This should be in the format of name.dyndns.org. |
System | Select the DynDNS service you use: Dynamic, Static, or Custom. |
Mail Exchange (Optional) | Enter the address of your mail exchange server, so the e-mail to your DynDNS address go to your mail server. |
Backup MX | This feature allows the mail exchange server to be a backup. To enable this feature, keep0 the default, Enabled.To disable this feature, select Disable. if you are not sure, which seting to select, keep the default, Enabled. |
Wildcard | This setting enables or disables wildcard for your host. For example, if your DDNS address is myplace.dyndns.org and you enable wildcard, then the x.myplace.dyndns.org will work as well (x is the wildcard). To enable wildcards, keep the default, Enabled. To disable wildcard, select Disabled. If you are not sure which to select, keep the default, Enabled. |
Internet IP Address: | Your current IP address. |
Status | Your DDNS status. |
Update | To manually trigger an update, click this button. |
TZO | You must sign up for an account with TZO before you can use this service. |
E-Mail Address: | Enter the E-mail Addres from TZO account. |
TZO key: | Enter the key from TZO account. |
Domain Name | Enter your host name. This should be in the format of name.dyndns.org. |
Internet IP Address: | Your current IP address. |
Status | Your TZO DDNS status. |
Update | To manually trigger an update, click this button. |
Change these settings as described here and click the Save Settings button to apply your changes or Cancel Changes
MAC Address Clone Help
A MAC address is a 12-digit code assigned to a unique piece of hardware for identification. Some ISPs will require you to register a MAC address in order to access the Internet. If you do not wish to re-register the MAC address with your ISP, you may assign the MAC address you have currently registered with your ISP to the Router with the MAC Address Clone feature.
MAC Address Clone | MAC Address Enter the MAC Address registered with your ISP here. Clone My PC's MAC Clicking this button will clone the MAC address of the PC you are currently using. |
Change these settings as described here and click the Save Settings button to apply your changes or Cancel Changes.
Network Setup
Router IP | IP Address and Subnet Mask |
DHCP Reservation | Click the DHCP Reservation button if you want to assign a fixed local IP address to a MAC address. You will see a list of DHCP clients with the following information: Client Name, Interface, IP Address, and MAC Address. Click the Select checkbox to reserve a client's IP address. Then click the Add Clients button. If you want to manually assign an IP address, enter the client's name in the Enter Client Name field. Enter the IP address you want it to have in the Assign IP Address field. Enter its MAC Address in the To This MAC Address field. Click the Add button.A list of DHCP clients and their fixed local IP addresses will be displayed at the bottom of the screen. If you want to remove a client from this list, click the Remove button. When you have finished your changes, click the Save Settings button to save your changes. Click the Cancel Changes button to cancel your changes. To view the most up-to-date information, click the Refresh button. To exit this screen, click the Close button. |
DHCP Server Settings | The settings allow you to configure the Router's Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP) server function. The Router can be used as a DHCP server for your network. A DHCP server automatically assigns an IP address to each computer on your network. If you choose to enable the Router's DHCP server option, you must make sure there is no other DHCP server on your network. DHCP Server Start IP Address Maximum Number of Users IP Address Range Client Lease Time Static DNS 1-3 WINS |
Time Settings | Select the time zone for your location. If your location experiences daylight savings, leave the checkmark in the box next to Automatically adjust clock for daylight saving changes. |
Change these settings as described here and click the Save Settings button to apply your changes or Cancel Changes.
Basic Wireless Help | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
The basic settings for wireless networking are set on this screen
Change these settings as described here and click the Save Settings button to apply your changes or Cancel Changes.
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