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Parameters   Description 
Reset In the event that the system stops responding or stops 
functioning, you can perform a reset. Your settings will 
not be changed. To perform the reset, click on the 
 button. You will be asked to confirm your 
decision. The reset will be complete when the power LED 
stops blinking. Once the reset process is complete you 
may start using the router. 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
  
						

							 
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Appendix A 
 
 
How to find your PC’s IP and MAC address manually 
 
1) In Window’s open the Command Prompt program 
 
 
 
2) Type Ipconfig /all and  
  
						

							 
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•Your PC’s IP address is the one titled as IP address (192.168.1.77 in 
this example) 
•The router’s IP address is the one titled as Default Gateway 
(192.168.1.254 in this example) 
•Your PC’s MAC Address is the one titled as Physical Address  
(00-50-FC-FE-02-DB in this example) 
  
						

							 
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Glossary 
 
Default Gateway (Router): Every non-router IP device needs a default 
gateway. When the device sends out an IP packet, if the destination is not in 
the same network, the device will send the packet to default gateway, which 
will then forward it to the destination. 
 
DHCP: Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol. This protocol automatically 
assigns an IP address for every computer in your network. 
 
DNS Server IP Address: DNS stands for Domain Name System, which allows 
Internet servers to have a domain name (such as www.Broadbandrouter.com) 
and one or more IP addresses (such as 192.34.45.8). A DNS server will 
maintain a database of domain names and respective IP addresses, so when 
a domain name is requested (like typing “Broadbandrouter.com” in your 
Internet browser), the user will get the corresponding IP address. The DNS 
server IP address used by the computers on your home network is the location 
of the DNS server your ISP has assigned to you.  
 
DSL Modem: DSL stands for Digital Subscriber Line. A DSL modem uses 
your existing phone lines to transmit data at high speeds.  
 
Ethernet: A kind of standard of computer networks. Ethernet networks are 
connected by special cables and hubs, and transfers data at up to 10/100 
million bits per second (Mbps).   
 
Idle Timeout: Idle timeout is designed so that after no traffic has been 
transferred to the Internet for a pre-configured amount of time, the connection 
will be disconnected automatically. 
 
IP Address and Network (Subnet) Mask: IP stands for Internet Protocol. An 
IP address consists four sets of numbers separated by periods, which 
identifies a single, unique Internet computer host in an IP network. Example: 
192.168.2.1. It consists of 2 portions: the IP network address, and the host 
identifier. 
 
The IP address is a 32-bit binary pattern, which can be represented as four 
cascaded decimal numbers separated by “.”: aaa.aaa.aaa.aaa, where each 
“aaa” can be anything from 000 to 255, or as four cascaded binary numbers 
separated by “.”: bbbbbbbb.bbbbbbbb.bbbbbbbb.bbbbbbbb, where each “b” 
can either be 0 or 1. 
A network mask is also a 32-bit binary pattern, and consists of consecutive 
leading 
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11111111.11111111.11111111.00000000. Therefore sometimes a network 
mask can also be described simply as “x” number of leading 1’s. 
When both are represented side by side in their binary forms, all bits in the IP 
address that correspond to 1’s in the network mask become part of the IP 
network address, and the remaining bits correspond to the host ID.   
 
For example, if the IP address for a device is, in its binary form, 
11011001.10110000.1001
0000.00000111, and if its network mask is, 
11111111.11111111.11110000.00000000 
It means the device’s network address is   
11011001.10110000.1001
0000.00000000, and its host ID is, 
00000000.00000000.00000000.00000111
. This is a convenient and efficient 
method for routers to route IP packets to their destination. 
 
ISP Gateway Address: (see ISP listed below for explanations). The ISP 
Gateway Address is an IP address for the Internet router located at the ISPs 
office.  
 
ISP: Internet Service Provider. An ISP is a business that provides connectivity 
to the Internet for individuals and other businesses or organizations.  
 
LAN: Local Area Network. A LAN is a group of computers and devices 
connected together in a relatively small area (such as a house or an office). 
Your home network is considered as a LAN.  
 
MAC Address: MAC stands for Media Access Control. A MAC address is the 
hardware address of a device connected to a network. The MAC address is a 
unique identifier for a device with an Ethernet interface. It comprises two parts: 
3 bytes of data that corresponds to the Manufacturer ID (which is unique for 
each manufacturer), plus 3 bytes that are often used as the product’s serial 
number. 
 
NAT: Network Address Translation. This process allows all of the computers 
on your home network to use one IP address. Using the broadband router’s 
NAT capability, you can access the Internet from any computer on your home 
network without having to purchase more IP addresses from your ISP.   
 
Port: Network Clients (LAN PC) uses port numbers to identify one network 
application/protocol from another. Below is a list of common applications and 
protocol/port numbers: 
 
 
Application Protocol Port Number 
Telnet TCP 23  
						

							 
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FTP TCP 21 
SMTP TCP 25 
POP3 TCP 110 
H.323 TCP 1720 
SNMP UCP 161 
SNMP Trap  UDP  162 
HTTP TCP 80 
PPTP TCP 1723 
PC Anywhere  TCP  5631 
PC Anywhere  UDP  5632 
 
PPPoE: Point-to-Point Protocol over Ethernet. Point-to-Point Protocol is a 
secure data transmission method originally created for dial-up connections; 
PPPoE is for Ethernet connections. PPPoE relies on two widely accepted 
standards, Ethernet and the Point-to-Point Protocol. It is a communications 
protocol for transmitting information over Ethernet between different 
manufacturers 
 
Protocol: A protocol is a set of rules for interaction agreed between multiple 
parties so that when they communication with each other based on such a 
protocol, the interpretation of their behavior is well defined and can be made 
objectively, without confusion or misunderstanding.   
 
Router: A router is an intelligent network device that forwards packets 
between different networks based on network layer address information such 
as IP addresses. 
 
Subnet Mask: A subnet mask, which may be a part of the TCP/IP information 
provided by your ISP, is a set of four numbers (e.g. 255.255.255.0) configured 
like an IP address. It is used to create IP address numbers used only within a 
particular network (as opposed to valid IP address numbers recognized by the 
Internet, which must be assigned by InterNIC).   
 
TCP/IP, UDP: Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) and 
Unreliable Datagram Protocol (UDP). TCP/IP is the standard protocol for data 
transmission over the Internet. Both TCP and UDP are transport layer protocol. 
TCP performs proper error detection and error recovery, and thus is reliable. 
UDP on the other hand is not reliable. They both run on top of the IP (Internet 
Protocol), a network layer protocol. 
 
WA N :  Stands for Wide Area Network. A network that connects computers 
located in geographically separated areas (e.g. different buildings, cities,  
						

							 
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countries). The Internet is a wide area network, too. 
 
Web-based management Graphical User Interface (GUI): Many devices 
support graphical user interface that is based on the web browser. This means 
the user can use their familiar web browser (ex. Netscape or Microsoft Internet 
Explorer) to control/configure or monitor the device being managed. 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
    
						

							 
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F Federal Communication Commission 
Interference Statement 
 
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, 
pursuant to Part 15 of FCC Rules.  These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection 
against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can 
radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may   
cause harmful interference to radio communications.     
However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this 
equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined 
by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or   
more of the following measures:     
1. Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. 
2. Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. 
3. Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is 
connected. 
4. Consult the dealer or an experienced radio technician for help. 
FCC Caution 
This device and its antenna must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna 
or transmitter. 
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two 
conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any   
interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. 
 Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could   
void the authority to operate equipment. 
Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Radiation Exposure Statement 
This equipment complies with FCC radiation exposure set forth for an uncontrolled environment. In 
order to avoid the possibility of exceeding the FCC radio frequency exposure limits, human proximity   
to the antenna shall not be less than 2.5cm (1 inch) during normal operation. 
Federal Communications Commission (FCC) RF Exposure Requirements 
SAR compliance has been established in the laptop computer(s) configurations with PCMCIA slot on 
the side near the center, as tested in the application for Certification, and can be used in laptop 
computer(s) with substantially similar physical dimensions, construction, and electrical and RF  
characteristics. Use in other devices such a PDAs or lappads is not authorized.   
This transmitter is restricted for use with the specific antenna tested in the application for Certification. 
The antenna(s) used for this transmitter must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any   
other antenna or transmitter. 
R&TTE Compliance Statement 
This equipment complies with all the requirements of DIRECTIVE 1999/5/EC OF THE EUROPEAN 
PARLIAMENT AND THE COUNCIL of March 9, 1999 on radio equipment and telecommunication  
terminal Equipment and the mutual recognition of their conformity (R&TTE) 
The R&TTE Directive repeals and replaces in the directive 98/13/EEC (Telecommunications Terminal   
Equipment and Satellite Earth Station Equipment) As of April 8, 2000. 
Safety 
This equipment is designed with the utmost care for the safety of those who install and use it. However, 
special attention must be paid to the dangers of electric shock and static electricity when working with 
electrical equipment. All guidelines of this and of the computer manufacture must therefore be allowed   
at all times to ensure the safe use of the equipment. 
EU Countries Intended for Use   
The ETSI version of this device is intended for home and office use in Austria, Belgium, Denmark, 
Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Ireland, Italy, Luxembourg, the Netherlands, Portugal, Spain,  
Sweden, and the United Kingdom. 
The ETSI version of this device is also authorized for use in EFTA member states: Iceland, 
Liechtenstein, Norway, and Switzerland. 
EU Countries not intended for use   
None 
  
						

							 
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