Actiontec MI424WR User Guide - Page 58

Configuring the Broadband Ethernet Connection, Settings, Network Home/Office, Broadband Connection

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Chapter 5 Using Network Connections Configuring the Broadband Ethernet Connection Click Settings at the bottom-right of the Broadband Connection (Ethernet) Properties window to generate the "Configure Broadband Connection (Ethernet)" screen. General The top part of the screen displays general communication parameters. Actiontec recommends not changing the default values in this section unless familiar with networking concepts. Status Displays the status of the Ethernet connection ("Down," "Connected," etc.) Schedule Displays when the rule is active. To configure rules, see the "Advanced Settings" chapter. Network Select the type of connection being configured from the drop-down list (options: Network (Home/Office), Broadband Connection, or DMZ). Connection Type Displays the type of connection. Since this is an Ethernet Connection, "Ethernet" is displayed. Physical Address Displays the physical address of the network card used for the network. 55

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Chapter 5
Using Network Connections
Configuring the Broadband Ethernet Connection
Click
Settings
at the bottom-right of the Broadband Connection (Ethernet) Properties
window to generate the “Configure Broadband Connection (Ethernet)” screen.
General
The top part of the screen displays general communication parameters. Actiontec
recommends not changing the default values in this section unless familiar with
networking concepts.
Status
Displays the status of the Ethernet connection (“Down,” “Connected,” etc.)
Schedule
Displays when the rule is active. To configure rules, see the “Advanced
Settings” chapter.
Network
Select the type of connection being configured from the drop-down list
(options:
Network (Home/Office)
,
Broadband Connection
, or
DMZ
).
Connection Type
Displays the type of connection. Since this is an Ethernet
Connection, “Ethernet” is displayed.
Physical Address
Displays the physical address of the network card used for the
network.