Network Status - Verizon HomeFusion Broadband User Manual

5 GUI: My Network
5.1

Network Status

Introduction
The Network Status page provides you an overview of the devices that are
currently connected to the HBR.
Device Information
The following information is provided for each device:
 PC Name:
Displays the name that will be used to reference this device.
 Connection Type:
Displays how the device is connected to the HBR (Ethernet, Wireless or Coax).
 IP Address:
Displays the IP address of the device.
 IP Address Allocation:
Displays whether the device is using:
 A Dynamic IP address
In this case the HBR assigns the first available address in the address pool. This
also means that you may get a different IP address the next time you connect.
 A Static IP address
In this case the device uses a dedicated IP address, you will always use the
same IP address for your connection. You can assign a static IP address either
on the HBR or your device.
 MAC Address:
Displays the unique hardware address of the HBR.
Connected Devices
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The Connected Devices pane on the right displays how many
devices are connected to a specific interface on the HBR.
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