Chapter 7 Advanced Administration; Overview - Planex BLW-54MR User Manual

Chapter 7
Advanced Administration
This Chapter explains the settings available via the "Administration" section
of the menu.

Overview

Normally, it is not necessary to use these screens, or change any settings. These screens and
settings are provided to deal with non-standard situations, or to provide additional options for
advanced users.
The available settings and features are:
Config File Backup or restore the configuration file for the Wireless Router This file
contains all the configuration data.
View or clear all logs, set E-Mailing of log files.
Logs
Network Ping, DNS Lookup.
Diagnostics
Various options, such as backup DNS and UPnP.
Options
PC Database This is the list of PCs shown when you select the "DMZ PC" or a "Vir-
tual Server". This database is maintained automatically, but you can add
and delete entries for PCs which use a Fixed (Static) IP Address.
Remote Allow settings to be changed from the Internet.
Administration
Routing Only required if your LAN has other Routers or Gateways.
Security Firewall and other security-related settings. Normally, the default settings
do not need to be changed.
Upgrade the Firmware (software) installed in your Broadband Router.
Firmware
Upgrade
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