Netgear WNR2500 User Manual - Page 120
Connection Status, DHCP Connection
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N450 Wireless Router WNR2500 Connection Status The content of this screen depends on the type of connection. For example, different information is shown for a PPPoE connection than for a DHCP connection. To view the connection status: 1. Click the ADVANCED tab. The Router Status screen displays. 2. In the Internet Port pane, click the Connection Status button. The Connection Status pop-up screen displays. The following figure shows the connection status information for a DHCP connection. The following sections describe the different types of connections and the associated settings that display on the Connection Status pop-up screen. DHCP Connection The content of the Connection Status pop-up screen depends on the type of connection. The following information displays for a DHCP connection: • IP Address. The IP address that is assigned to the router. • Subnet Mask. The subnet mask that is assigned to the router. • Default Gateway. The IP address for the default gateway that the router communicates with. • DHCP Server. The IP address for the Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol server that provides the TCP/IP configuration for all the computers that are connected to the router. • DNS Server. The IP address of the Domain Name Service server that provides translation of network names to IP addresses. • Lease Obtained. The date and time when the lease was obtained. • Lease Expires. The date and time that the lease expires. Monitoring 120