Linksys BEFSR41 User Guide - Page 23

Password Instant Broadband Series EtherFast Cable/DSL Routers Status It is strongly recommended that you set a password for the Router. When you first power up the Router, there is no default Password setting assigned. If you leave the password field blank, all users on your network will be able to access the Router simply by entering the unit's IP address into their web browser's location window. If you select the Restore Factory Default option and click the Apply button, you will clear all of the Router's settings. Do not restore the factory defaults unless you are having difficulties with the Router and have exhausted all other troubleshooting measures. Once the Router is reset, you will have to re-enter all of your configuration data. Status 39 This tab displays the current status of the Router; it reflects the data and selections you've entered under the Setup tab. All of the information provided on this screen is read-only. To make changes, select the Setup tab. • Host Name This field shows the name of your Router. This entry is necessary for some ISPs. • Firmware Version This field shows the installed version and date of the firmware. Version dates are slightly more accurate than version numbers. • Login This field shows whether you have enabled the use of the Router's PPPoE (Point-to-Point Protocol over Ethernet) support. • LAN These fields display the current IP Address and Subnet Mask of the Router, as seen by users on your internal network. DHCP Server shows the status of the Router's DHCP server function, which is either enabled or disabled. 40