Chapter 5
Operation and Status

Internet
Connection Method	This indicates the current connection method, as set in the Setup Wizard.
Broadband Modem	This shows the connection status of the modem.
Internet Connection	Current connection status: Active Idle Unknown Failed If there is an error, you can click the "Connection Details" button to find out more information.
Internet IP Address	This IP Address is allocated by the ISP (Internet Service Provider).
"Connection Details" Button	Click this button to open a sub-window and view a detailed description of the current connection. Depending on the type of connection, a "log" may also be available.
LAN
IP Address	The IP Address of the Broadband Router.
Network Mask	The Network Mask (Subnet Mask) for the IP Address above.
DHCP Server	This shows the status of the DHCP Server function - either "Enabled" or "Disabled". For additional information about the PCs on your LAN, and the IP addresses allocated to them, use the PC Database option on the Advanced menu.
System
Device Name	This displays the current name of the Broadband Router.
Firmware Version	The current version of the firmware installed in the Broadband Router.
"System Data" Button	Clicking this button will open a Window which lists all system details and settings.
Buttons
Connection Details	View the details of the current Internet connection. The sub-screen displayed will depend on the connection method used. See the following sections for details of each sub-screen.
System Data	Display all system information in a sub-window.
Refresh Screen	Update the data displayed on screen.

Connection
Physical Address	The hardware address of this device, as seen by remote devices on the Internet. (This is different to the hardware address seen by devices on the local LAN.)
IP Address	The IP Address of this device, as seen by Internet users. This address is allocated by your ISP (Internet Service Provider).
Network Mask	The Network Mask associated with the IP Address above.
PPPoE Link Status	This indicates whether or not the connection is currently established. If the connection does not exist, the "Connect" button can be used to establish a connection. If the connection currently exists, the "Disconnect" button can be used to break the connection.
Connection Log
Connection Log	The Connection Log shows status messages relating to the existing connection. The most common messages are listed in the table below. The "Clear Log" button will restart the Log, while the Refresh button will update the messages shown on screen.
Buttons
Connect	If not connected, establish a connection to your ISP.
Disconnect	If connected to your ISP, hang up the connection.
Clear Log	Delete all data currently in the Log. This will make it easier to read new messages.
Refresh	Update the data on screen.

Message	Description
Connect on Demand	Connection attempt has been triggered by the "Connect automatically, as required" setting.
Manual connection	Connection attempt started by the "Connect" button.
Reset physical connection	Preparing line for connection attempt.
Connecting to remote server	Attempting to connect to the ISP's server.
Remote Server located	ISP's Server has responded to connection attempt.
Start PPP	Attempting to login to ISP's Server and establish a PPP connection.
PPP up successfully	Able to login to ISP's Server and establish a PPP connection.
Idle time-out reached	The connection has been idle for the time period specified in the "Idle Time-out" field. The connection will now be terminated.
Disconnecting	The current connection is being terminated, due to either the "Idle Time-out" above, or "Disconnect" button being clicked.
Error: Remote Server not found	ISP's Server did not respond. This could be a Server problem, or a problem with the link to the Server.
Error: PPP Connection failed	Unable to establish a PPP connection with the ISP's Server. This could be a login problem (name or password) or a Server problem.
Error: Connection to Server lost	The existing connection has been lost. This could be caused by a power failure, a link failure, or Server failure.
Error: Invalid or unknown packet type	The data received from the ISP's Server could not be processed. This could be caused by data corruption (from a bad link), or the Server using a protocol which is not supported by this device.

Connection
Physical Address	The hardware address of this device, as seen by remote devices on the Internet. (This is different to the hardware address seen by devices on the local LAN.)
IP Address	The IP Address of this device, as seen by Internet users. This address is allocated by your ISP (Internet Service Provider).
PPTP Status	This indicates whether or not the connection is currently established. If the connection does not exist, the "Connect" button can be used to establish a connection. If the connection currently exists, the "Disconnect" button can be used to break the connection.
Connection Log
Connection Log	The Connection Log shows status messages relating to the existing connection. The "Clear Log" button will restart the Log, while the Refresh button will update the messages shown on screen.
Buttons
Connect	If not connected, establish a connection to your ISP.
Disconnect	If connected to your ISP, hang up the connection.
Clear Log	Delete all data currently in the Log. This will make it easier to read new messages.
Refresh	Update the data on screen.

Connection
Physical Address	The hardware address of this device, as seen by remote devices. (This is different to the hardware address seen by devices on the local LAN.)
IP Address	The IP Address of this device, as seen by Internet users. This address is allocated by your ISP (Internet Service Provider).
Connection Status	This indicates whether or not the connection is currently established. If the connection does not exist, the "Connect" button can be used to establish a connection. If the connection currently exists, the "Disconnect" button can be used to break the connection. Normally, it is not necessary to use the Connect and Disconnect buttons unless the setting "Connect automatically, as required" is disabled.
Connection Log
Connection Log	The Connection Log shows status messages relating to the existing connection. The Clear Log button will restart the Log, while the Refresh button will update the messages shown on screen.
Buttons
Connect	If not connected, establish a connection to Telstra Big Pond.
Disconnect	If connected to Telstra Big Pond, terminate the connection.
Clear Log	Delete all data currently in the Log. This will make it easier to read new messages.
Refresh	Update the data on screen.

Internet
RAS Plan	The RAS Plan which is currently used.
Physical Address	The hardware address of this device, as seen by remote devices on the Internet. (This is different to the hardware address seen by devices on the local LAN.)
IP Address	The IP Address of this device, as seen by Internet users. This address is allocated by your ISP (Internet Service Provider).
Network Mask	The Network Mask associated with the IP Address above.
Default Gateway	The IP Address of the remote Gateway or Router associated with the IP Address above.
DNS IP Address	The IP Address of the Domain Name Server which is currently used.
DHCP Client	This will show "Enabled" or "Disabled", depending on whether or not this device is functioning as a DHCP client. If "Enabled" the "Remaining lease time" field indicates when the IP Address allocated by the DHCP Server will expire. The lease is automatically renewed on expiry; use the "Renew" button if you wish to manually renew the lease immediately.
Buttons
Release/Renew Button will display EITHER "Release" OR "Renew"	This button is only useful if the IP address shown above is allocated automatically on connection. (Dynamic IP address). If you have a Fixed (Static) IP address, this button has no effect. If the ISP's DHCP Server has NOT allocated an IP Address for the Broadband Router, this button will say "Renew". Clicking the "Renew" button will attempt to re-establish the connection and obtain an IP Address from the ISP's DHCP Server. If an IP Address has been allocated to the Broadband Router (by the ISP's DHCP Server), this button will say "Release". Clicking the "Release" button will break the connection and release the IP Address.
Refresh	Update the data shown on screen.

Internet
Physical Address	The hardware address of this device, as seen by remote devices on the Internet. (This is different to the hardware address seen by devices on the local LAN.)
IP Address	The IP Address of this device, as seen by Internet users. This address is allocated by your ISP (Internet Service Provider).
Network Mask	The Network Mask associated with the IP Address above.
Default Gateway	The IP Address of the remote Gateway or Router associated with the IP Address above.
DNS IP Address	The IP Address of the Domain Name Server which is currently used.
DHCP Client	This will show "Enabled" or "Disabled", depending on whether or not this device is functioning as a DHCP client. If "Enabled" the "Remaining lease time" field indicates when the IP Address allocated by the DHCP Server will expire. The lease is automatically renewed on expiry; use the "Renew" button if you wish to manually renew the lease immediately.
Buttons
Release/Renew Button will display EITHER "Release" OR "Renew"	This button is only useful if the IP address shown above is allocated automatically on connection. (Dynamic IP address). If you have a Fixed (Static) IP address, this button has no effect. If the ISP's DHCP Server has NOT allocated an IP Address for the Broadband Router, this button will say "Renew". Clicking the "Renew" button will attempt to re-establish the connection and obtain an IP Address from the ISP's DHCP Server. If an IP Address has been allocated to the Broadband Router (by the ISP's DHCP Server), this button will say "Release". Clicking the "Release" button will break the connection and release the IP Address.
Refresh	Update the data shown on screen.