- MAC Address - The physical address of the WAN port, as seen from the Internet.
- IP Address - The current WAN (Internet) IP Address. This field will be blank or 0.0.0.0 if the IP Address is assigned dynamically and there is no connection to Internet.
- Subnet Mask - The subnet mask associated with the WAN IP Address.
- Default Gateway - The Gateway currently used by the Router is shown here. When you use Dynamic IP as the connection Internet type, the Renew button will be displayed here. Click the Renew button to obtain new IP parameters dynamicallyfrom the ISP. And if you have got an IP address Release button will be displayed here. Click the Release button to release the IP address the Router has obtained from the ISP.
- DNS Server - The DNS (Domain Name System) Server IP addresses currently used by the Router. Multiple DNS IP settings are common. Usually, the first available DNS Server is used.
- Online Time - The time that you online. When you use PPPoE as WAN connection type, the online time is displayed here. Click the Connect or Disconnect button to connect to or disconnect from Internet.
The performance of wireless connection depend significantly on the physical placement of the Router. For best results, place your Router in the following: Near the center of the area in which your wireless stations will operate, in an elevated location such as a high shelf, away from the potential sources of interference, such as PCs, microwaves, and cordless phones, with the Antenna in the upright position, and away from large metal surfaces.