Connection Details - Fixed/Dynamic Ip Address - Planet XRT-811 User Manual

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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 dis-
played when the "Connection Details" button is clicked.
Figure 30: Connection Details - Fixed/Dynamic IP Address
Data - Fixed/Dynamic IP address
Internet
Physical Address
IP Address
Network Mask
Default Gateway
DNS IP Address
DHCP Client
Buttons
Release/Renew
Button will display
EITHER
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.)
The IP Address of this device, as seen by Internet users. This address
is allocated by your ISP (Internet Service Provider).
The Network Mask associated with the IP Address above.
The IP Address of the remote Gateway or Router associated with the
IP Address above.
The IP Address of the Domain Name Server which is currently used.
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; use the "Renew" button if you wish
to manually renew the lease immediately.
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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