Chapter 5 Operation And Status; Operation; Status Screen - TRENDnet TEW-431BRP User Manual

Chapter 5
Operation and Status
This Chapter details the operation of the TEW-431BRP and the status screens.

Operation

Once both the TEW-431BRP and the PCs are configured, operation is automatic.
However, there are some situations where additional Internet configuration may be required:
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If using Internet-based Communication Applications, it may be necessary to specify
which PC receives an incoming connection. Refer to Chapter 6 - Internet Features for
further details.
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Applications which use non-standard connections or port numbers may be blocked by the
TEW-431BRP 's built-in firewall. You can define such applications as Special Applica-
tions to allow them to function normally. Refer to Chapter 6 - Internet Features for
further details.
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Some non-standard applications may require use of the DMZ feature. Refer to Chapter 6 -
Internet Features for further details.

Status Screen

Use the Status link on the main menu to view this screen.
Figure 23: Status Screen
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Internet
Connection Method This indicates the current connection method, as set in the Setup
Wizard.
Broadband Modem This shows the connection status of the modem.
Internet Connection Current connection status:
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Active
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Idle
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Unknown
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Failed
If there is an error, you can click the "Connection Details" button
to find out more information.
Internet IP Address This IP Address is allocated by the ISP (Internet Service Pro-
vider).
"Connection Details" Click this button to open a sub-window and view a detailed
Button description of the current connection. Depending on the type of
connection, a "log" may also be available.
LAN
IP Address The IP Address of the TEW-431BRP.
The Network Mask (Subnet Mask) for the IP Address above.
Network Mask
DHCP Server This shows the status of the DHCP Server function - either
"Enabled" or "Disabled".
For additional information about the PCs on your LAN, and the
IP addresses allocated to them, use the PC Database option on
the Advanced menu.
System
Device Name This displays the current name of the TEW-431BRP.
Firmware Version The current version of the firmware installed in the TEW-
431BRP.
"System Data" Clicking this button will open a Window which lists all system
Button details and settings.
Buttons
Connection Details View the details of the current Internet connection. The sub-
screen displayed will depend on the connection method used. See
the following sections for details of each sub-screen.
System Data Display all system information in a sub-window.
Restart (reboot) the Router. You will have to wait for the restart
Restart Router
to be completed before continuing.
Refresh Screen Update the data displayed on screen.
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