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Figure 4-53 Comexe.cn DDNS Settings 
To set up for DDNS, follow these instructions: 
1. Type the  domain names  your dynamic DNS service provider gave.   
2. Type the  User Name for your DDNS account.   
3. Type the  Password for your DDNS account.   
4. Click the  Login button to login to the DDNS service. 
¾ Connection Status - The status of the DDNS servic e connection is displayed here. 
Click Logout to logout of the DDNS service. 
4.12  System Tools...

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Firm

ware , Factory Defaults, Backup and Restore, Reboot, Password, Log  and Statistics. 
Click any of them, and you will be able to configure the corresponding  function. The detailed 
explanations for each submenu are provided below. 
4.12.1  Time 
You can set time manually or get GMT from the Internet for the router on this page (shown in 
Figure 4-55): 
 
Figure 4-55...

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3. Click Save.   
) Note: 
1.  This setting will be used for some time-based fu nctions such as firewall. You must specify 
your time zone once you login to the router  successfully, if not, the time limited on these 
functions will not take effect.   
2.  The time will be lost if the router is turned off.   
3.  The router will obtain GMT autom atically from Internet if it has...

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2.  The router will reboot afte r the Upgrading has been finished. 
4.12.3 Factory Defaults 
This page (shown in  Figure 4-57) allows you to restore the  factory defa ult settings for the router. 
 
Figure 4-57 Restore Factory Default 
Click the  Restore button to reset all configuration settings to their default values.   
• The default User Name : admin 
• The...

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) Note:
  
The current configuration will be covered with th e uploading configuration file. The restoration 
process lasts for 20 seconds and the router will  restart automatically. Keep the router on during 
the restoring process, to prevent any damage.   
4.12.5 Reboot 
This page (shown in  Figure 4-59) allows you to reboot the router. 
 
Figure 4-59 Reboot the router 
Click the  Reboot button to reboot the router. 
Some settings of the router will take...

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Figure 4-60 Password 
It is recommended strongly that you change the  factory default user name and password of the 
router. All users who try to access the routers Web-based utility or Quic k Setup will be prompted 
for the routers user name and password. 
)  Note: 
The new user  name and password must not exceed 14 char acters in length and must not include 
any spaces. Enter the new Pa ssword twice to confirm it. 
Click the  Save button when finished....

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4.12.8 Statistics 
The Statistics page (shown in  Figure 4-62) displays the network  traffic  of each PC in LAN, 
including total traffic and traffic of the last  Packets Statistic interval  seconds.   
 
Figure 4-62 Statistics 
¾ Current Statistics Status -  Enable or Disable. The default val ue is disabled. To enable, click 
the  Enable  button. If disabled, the f unction of DoS protection in Security settings will be 
ineffective.  
¾  Packets Statistics...

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Tx 
The total amount of the UDP packets 
transmitted to WAN in the last 
Packets Statistic interval  seconds. 
TCP 
SYN 
Tx The total amount of the TCP SYN packe ts transmitted to WAN in the last 
Packets Statistic interval  seconds. 
Click the Save button to save the  Packets Statistic interval  value. 
Click the  Auto-refresh  checkbox to refresh automatically. 
Click the  Refresh button to refresh immediately.  

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Appendix A: FAQ 
1.  How do I configure the router to access Internet by ADSL users? 1)  First, configure the ADSL Modem  configured in RFC1483 bridge model. 
2)  Connect the Ethernet cable from your ADSL Modem to the WAN port on the router. The  telephone cord plugs into the Line port of the ADSL Modem. 
3)  Login to the router, click t he “Network” menu on the left of  your browser, and click WAN 
submenu. On the WAN page, select “PPPo E” for WAN...

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submenu. On the WAN page, sele ct “Dynamic IP” for WAN Connection Type, finish by 
clicking “Save”. 
2)  Some ISPs require that you register  the MAC Address of your adapter, which is 
connected to your cable/DSL  Modem during installation. If your ISP requires MAC 
register, login to the...