Help - Status

Internet
Modem
Status
This indicates whether a connection to the Broadband Modem (attached to the WAN port) currently exists. If this indicates "No Connection" then the Broadband Modem is Off or failed, or is not correctly attached to the Router.
DownStream
Connection Speed
Displays the speed for the DownStream Connection.
UpStream
Connection Method
Displays the speed for the UpStream Connection.
Connection
Method
Displays the current connection method, as configured in the Setup Wizard.
Internet
Connection
This indicates the current status of the Internet Connection
  • Active - Connection exists
  • Idle - No current connection, but no error has been detected. This condition normally arises when an idle connection is automatically terminated.
  • Failed - The connection was terminated abnormally. This could be caused by Modem failure, or the loss of the connection to the ISP's server.
If there is an error, you can click the "Connection Details" button to find out more information.
Internet
IP Address
This IP Address is allocated by the ISP (Internet Service Provider). If using a dynamic IP address, and no connection currently exists, this information is unavailable.
Connection
Details
Click this button to open a sub-window and view a detailed description of the current connection. Depending on the type of connection, a "log" may also be available.

LAN
IP Address The IP Address of this device.
Network Mask The Network Mask (Subnet Mask) for the IP Address above.
DHCP Server This shows the status of the DHCP Server function. The value will be "Enabled" or "Disabled".
MAC Address This shows the MAC Address for the Server.

Wireless
Name(SSID) If using an ESS (Extended Service Set, with multiple access points) this ID is called an ESSID (Extended Service Set Identifier).
Region It is illegal to use this device in any location outside of the regulatory region.
Channel This shows the Channel you wish to use on your Wireless LAN.
Wireless AP On your PC, some Wireless status screens may display this name as the Access Point in use.
Broadcast
Name
This shows the Broadcast name.

System
Device Name The current name of the Router. This name is also the "hostname" for users with an "@Home" type connection.
Firmware Version The version of the current firmware installed.

Buttons
Connection
Details
View the details of the connection.
Refresh
Screen
Update the data displayed on screen.