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5. 
Select  ADVANCED > ADVANCED Home .
The ADVANCED Home page displays.
6.  In the Internet Port pane, click the Connection Status button.
The fields that display depend on the type of Internet connection.
The following pop-up window shows the fields for an established TCP/IP connection with  DHCP
 .
The following table describes the fields of the Connection Status pop-up\
 window.
FieldDescription
IP Address The IP address that is assigned by the ISP to the modem router.
Subnet Mask The subnet mask that is assigned by the ISP to the modem router.
Default Gateway The IP address of the default gateway of the ISP that the modem router 
communicates with.
DHCP Server The IP address of the DHCP server of the ISP that issues the IP address \
to the 
modem router.
DNS Server The IP address of the Domain Name System (DNS) server of the ISP that \
provides 
translation of network names to IP addresses.
Lease Obtained The time at which the modem router obtained the DHCP lease. (The type o\
f DHCP 
connection determines whether this field displays onscreen.)
Lease Expires The time at which the DHCP lease expires. (The type of DHCP connection \
determines whether this field displays onscreen.)
7. To renew the Internet connection when the connection is active, click the\
  Renew button.
8. T
o terminate the Internet connection when the connection is active, click\
 the  Release 
button.
9.  Click the  Close W
 indow button.
The pop-up window closes. 
						

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View, Connect, or Disconnect a PPPoE or PPPoA Internet 
Connection
You can view information about a PPPoE or PPPoA Internet connection of the modem router 
and establish or terminate such a connection. This information displays only if the modem router 
connects to the ISP network over a PPPoE connection or PPPoA connection. The following 
sections describe Internet connections that use PPPoe and PPPoA:
•Specify an ADSL Connection with a Login Requirement and PPPoA or PPPoE Service on 
page 52
•Specify a VDSL Connection with a Login Requirement and PPPoE Service on page 61
•Specify a Cable or Fiber Connection With a Login Requirement and PPPoE Service on 
page 71
To view the PPPoE or PPPoA Internet connection status or connect or disconnect the 
PPPoE or PPPoA Internet connection:
1. Launch a web browser from a computer or WiFi device that is connected to the network.
2. Type http://www.routerlogin.net.
A login window opens.
3. Enter the user name and password for the modem router.
The user name is admin. The default password is password. The user name and 
password are case-sensitive.
4. Click the OK button.
The BASIC Home page displays.
5. Select ADVANCED > ADVANCED Home.
The ADVANCED Home page displays.
6. In the Internet Port pane, click the Connection Status button.
The Connection Status pop-up window displays. The fields that display depend on the 
type of connection (PPPoE or PPPoA).
The following table describes the fields of the Connection Status pop-up window.
FieldDescription
Connection TimeThe time elapsed since the connection was established.
Connection StatusThe status can be Connected or Disconnected.
NegotiationThe negotiation can be a series of dashes, which indicates that the connection is not 
established, or successful (Success).
AuthenticationThe authentication can be a series of dashes, which indicates that the connection is 
not established, or successful (Success). 
						

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7.To establish the Internet connection when the connection is down, click the Connect button.
8.To terminate the Internet connection when the connection is active, click the Disconnect 
button.
9. Click the Close Window button.
The pop-up window closes.
Manage the Activity Log
The log is a detailed record of the websites that users on your network accessed or 
attempted to access and many other modem router actions. Up to 256
 entries are stored in 
the log. You can also manage which activities are logged.
View and Manage the Log
To view and manage the log:
1. Launch a web browser from a computer or WiFi device that is connected to the network.
2. Type http://www.routerlogin.net.
A login window opens.
3. Enter the modem router user name and password.
The user name is admin. The default password is password. The user name and 
password are case-sensitive.
The BASIC Home page displays.
4. Select ADVANCED > Administration > Logs.
IP AddressThe IP address that is assigned by the ISP to the modem router.
Subnet MaskThe subnet mask that is assigned by the ISP to the modem router.
FieldDescription 
						

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The Logs page shows the following information:
• Action. 
 The action that occurred, such as whether Internet access was blocked or\
 
allowed.
• Source. 
 The name, IP address, or MAC address of the target device, application, \
or 
website for this log entry.
• T
arget . The name, IP address, or MAC address of the target device, application, \
or 
website for this log entry.
• Date and time. 
 The date and time at which the action occurred.
5.  T
o refresh the log page, click the  Refresh button.
6.  T
o clear the log entries, click the  Clear Log button.
7.  T
o email the log immediately, click the  Send Log button.
The modem router emails the logs to the address that you specified (see\
  Set Up Security 
Event Email Notifications on page  138). 
						

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Specify Which Activities Are Logged
You can specify which activities are logged. These activities display in the log.
To manage which activities are logged:
1. Launch a web browser from a computer or WiFi device that is connected to the network.
2. Type http://www.routerlogin.net.
A login window opens.
3. Enter the user name and password for the modem router.
The user name is admin. The default password is password. The user name and 
password are case-sensitive.
4. Click the OK button.
The BASIC Home page displays.
5. Select ADVANCED > Administration > Logs.
The Logs page displays.
6. Scroll down and select the check boxes that correspond to the activities that you want to be 
logged.
By default, all check boxes are selected.
7. Clear the check boxes that correspond to the activities that do not want to be logged.
8. Click the Apply button.
Your settings are saved.
View Devices Currently on the Network
You can view the active wired devices, 2.4 GHz WiFi devices, and 5 GHz WiFi devices in the 
network. If you do not recognize a device, it might be an intruder. If it is an intruder, make 
sure that your WiFi security is set up correctly (see 
Manage the Basic WiFi Settings and WiFi 
Security of the Main Network on page 93) or set up access control to secure your network 
(see Allow or Block Access to Your Network on page 121).
To display the wired and WiFi devices:
1. Launch a web browser from a computer or WiFi device that is connected to the network.
2. Type http://www.routerlogin.net.
A login window opens.
3. Enter the user name and password for the modem router.
The user name is admin. The default password is password. The user name and 
password are case-sensitive.
4. Click the OK button. 
						

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The BASIC Home page displays.
5.  Select  Attached Devices.
The Attached Devices page displays.
Wired devices are connected to the modem router with Ethernet cables. Wi\
Fi devices are 
connected to the modem router through the WiFi network, either in the 2.\
4 GHz band or 
the 5 GHz band.
The following table describes the fields on the Attached Devices page.
FieldDescription
Status The access control status (Allowed or Blocked).
Device Name The device name, if detected.
IP Address The IP address that the modem router assigned to the device when it join\
ed the network. 
This address can change when a device is disconnected and rejoins the ne\
twork.
MAC Address The unique MAC address of the device. The MAC address does not change and is 
usually shown on the product label.
Connection Type The type of connection for the device (Wired or Wireless).
6. To refresh the information onscreen, click the  Refresh button.
The information onscreen is updated.
Monitor and Meter Internet Traffic
Traffic metering allows you to monitor the volume of Internet traffic that passes through the  modem router Internet port. With the traffic meter utility, you can set limits for traffic volume, 
set a monthly limit, and get a live update of traffic usage.
Start the Traffic Meter Without Traffic Volume Restrictions
You can monitor the traffic volume without setting a limit.
To start or restart the traffic meter without configuring traffic volume \
restrictions:
1.  Launch a web browser from a computer or WiFi device that is connected to\
 the network.
2.  T
ype  http://www.routerlogin.net .
A login window opens.
3.  Enter the user name and password for the  modem router.
The user name is  admin. 
 The default password is password . The user name and 
password are case-sensitive.
4.  Click the  OK button. 
						

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The BASIC Home page displays.
5.  Select  ADV
 ANCED > Advanced Setup > Traffic Meter .
6. Select the Enable Traffic Meter  check box.
The buttons, fields, and check boxes on the page become available.
By default, no traffic limit is specified and the traffic volume is not controlled.
7.  In the 
Traffic Counter section, set the traffic counter to begin at a specific time and date.
8. If you want the traf
 fic counter to start immediately, click the Restart Counter Now  button.
9.  Click the  Apply button.
Your settings are saved and the WiFi connection restarts. Any WiFi devices that were  connected to the network must reconnect.
The Internet Traffic Statistics section helps you to monitor the data traffic. For more  information, see  View the Traffic Statistics and Traffic Status on page  237.
View the Traffic Statistics and Traffic Status
If you enabled the traffic meter (see Start the Traffic Meter Without Traffic Volume 
Restrictions on page  236), you can view the traffic statistics and traffic status.
To view the traffic statistics and status of the traffic meter:
1. Launch a web browser from a computer or WiFi device that is connected to\
 the network.
2.  T
ype  http://www.routerlogin.net .
A login window opens. 
						

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3. 
Enter the user name and password for the  modem router.
The user name is  admin. 
 The default password is password . The user name and 
password are case-sensitive.
4.  Click the  OK button.
The BASIC Home page displays.
5.  Select  ADV
 ANCED > Advanced Setup > Traffic Meter .
The Traffic Meter page displays.
6.  Scroll down to the Internet 
 Traffic Statistics section.
The Internet Traffic Statistics section displays when the traffic counter was started and what 
the traffic balance is. The table displays information about the connection time and traffic 
volume in MB.
7.  T
o refresh the information onscreen, click the  Refresh button.
The information onscreen is updated.
8.  T
o display more information about the data traffic and to change the polling interval, click the 
Traffic Status button.
The Traffic Status pop-up window displays.
Restrict Internet Traffic by Volume
You can record and restrict the traffic by volume in MB. This is useful when your ISP  measures your traffic in volume.
To record and restrict the Internet traffic by volume:
1.  Launch a web browser from a computer or WiFi device that is connected to\
 the network.
2.  T
ype  http://www.routerlogin.net .
A login window opens. 
						

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3. 
Enter the user name and password for the  modem router.
The user name is  admin. 
 The default password is password. The user name and 
password are case-sensitive.
4.  Click the  OK button.
The BASIC Home page displays.
5.  Select  ADV
 ANCED > Advanced Setup > Traffic Meter .
6. Select the Enable Traffic Meter  check box.
7.  Select the T
 raffic volume control  by radio button.
The buttons, fields, and check boxes on the page become available.
By default, no traffic limit is specified and the traffic volume is not controlled.
8.  From the corresponding menu, select an option:
• Download only . 
 The restriction is applied to incoming traffic only.
• Both directions. 
 The restriction is applied to both incoming and outgoing traffic.
9.  In the Monthly limit field, enter how many MBytes (MB) per month are allowed.
10.  If your ISP charges you for extra data volume when you make a new connec\
tion, enter the 
extra data volume in MB in the  Round up data volume for each connection by  field.
11.  In the 
Traffic Counter section, set the traffic counter to begin at a specific time and date.
12.  In the 
Traffic Control section,  enter a value in minutes to specify when the modem router 
issues a warning message before the monthly limit in hours is reached.
This setting is optional. The modem router issues a warning when the balance falls under  the minutes that you enter
 . By default, the value is 0 and no warning message is issued. 
						

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13. Select one or more of the following actions to occur when the limit is reached:
•Turn the Internet LED to flashing green/amber. This setting is optional. When the 
traffic limit is reached, the Internet LED blinks alternating green and amber. 
•Disconnect and disable the Internet connection. This setting is optional. When the 
traffic limit is reached, the Internet connection is disconnected and disabled.
14. Click the Apply button.
Your settings are saved and the WiFi connection restarts. Any WiFi devices that were 
connected to the network must reconnect.
The Internet Traffic Statistics section helps you to monitor the data traffic. For more 
information, see 
View the Traffic Statistics and Traffic Status on page 237.
Restrict Internet Traffic by Connection Time
You can record and restrict the traffic by connection time. This is useful when your ISP 
measures your connection time.
To record and restrict the Internet traffic by time:
1. Launch a web browser from a computer or WiFi device that is connected to the network.
2. Type http://www.routerlogin.net.
A login window opens.
3. Enter the user name and password for the modem router.
The user name is admin. The default password is password. The user name and 
password are case-sensitive.
4. Click the OK button.
The BASIC Home page displays.
5. Select ADVANCED > Advanced Setup > Traffic Meter.