The Status Tab; Figure 5-38: Status Tab - Router - Linksys BEFSX41 User Manual

Broadband Firewall Router with 4-Port Switch/VPN Endpoint

The Status Tab

When you click the Status tab, you will see the Router screen. It displays information about the Router and its
settings.
Router
Information
Firmware Version. This displays the Router's firmware number.
MAC Address. The MAC Address of the Router's Internet interface is displayed here.
Internet Connection
Login Type. The type of your Internet connection is displayed here.
Internet IP Address Your current IP address is shown here.
Subnet Mask and Default Gateway. The Router's Subnet Mask and Default Gateway addresses are
displayed here for DHCP and static IP connections.
DNS 1-3. Shown here is the DNS (Domain Name System) IP address currently used by the Router.
Current Time. As selected from the Setup tab, this will show the current time in your time zone.
DHCP Renew. Click the DHCP Renew button to replace your Gateway's current IP address with a new IP address.
DHCP Release. Click the DHCP Release button to delete your Gateway's current IP address.
Click the Refresh button to update the on-screen information.
Chapter 5: Using The Router's Web-based Utility
The Status Tab

Figure 5-38: Status Tab - Router

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