Connection Details - Fixed/Dynamic Ip Address - Hawking HWR54G User Manual

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.
Figure 26: Connection Details - Fixed/Dynamic IP Address
Data - Fixed/Dynamic IP address Screen
Internet
Physical Address 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
IP Address
is allocated by your ISP (Internet Service Provider).
Network Mask The Network Mask associated with the IP Address above.
The IP Address of the remote Gateway or Router associated with the
Default Gateway
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; use the "Renew" button if you wish
to manually renew the lease immediately.
Buttons
Release/Renew This button is only useful if the IP address shown above is allocated
automatically on connection. (Dynamic IP address). If you have a
Button will display
Fixed (Static) IP address, this button has no effect.
EITHER
•
"Release"
OR
If the ISP's DHCP Server has NOT allocated an IP Address for
the Wireless Router, this button will say "Renew". Clicking the
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