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The default settings will work for users connecting to the Internet through an Internet Service Provider that distributes network settings automatically using DHCP. [[wp>DHCP]] | The default settings will work for users connecting to the Internet through an Internet Service Provider that distributes network settings automatically using DHCP. [[wp>DHCP]] | ||
- | Advanced configurations (multiple IP addresses, multiple WAN interfaces, etc) are on a separate [[Advanced Network Configuration]] page, opened by a link at the bottom of the page. | + | Advanced configurations (multiple IP addresses, multiple WAN interfaces, etc) are on a separate [[Advanced Network Configuration]] page, opened by a link at the bottom of the page. You can read about some special configuration scenarios [[network:start|here]]. |
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==== Interface usage ==== | ==== Interface usage ==== | ||
- | A dropdown box selects how the interface (connector) will be used: | + | A dropdown box selects how the interface will be used by the firewall/router/bridge: |
- | * inside - Connected computers will be protected by the firewall on a separate subnet (normal, recommended setting for most users). | + | * //inside// - Connected computers will be protected by the firewall on a separate subnet (normal, recommended setting for most users). |
- | * outside - Unprotected. Inside interfaces will be protected from this interface by the firewall. (Only for the advanced user!) | + | * //outside// - Unprotected. Inside interfaces will be protected from this interface by the firewall. (Only for the advanced user!) |
- | * [[:network:DMZ]] - DeMilitarized Zone - Special subnet for webservers: can access WAN, but no connection at all to LAN. [[wp>DMZ_(computing)|DMZ]] | + | * //[[:network:DMZ]]// - DeMilitarized Zone - Special subnet for webservers: can access WAN, but no connection at all to LAN. [[wp>DMZ_(computing)|DMZ]] |
- | * blocked - Connector not used and is switched off. | + | * //blocked// - Connector not used and is switched off. |
- | * isolated - Can only access WAN, but no connection at all to other LAN interfaces. (Same as DMZ.) | + | * //isolated// - Can only access WAN, but no connection at all to other LAN interfaces. (Same as DMZ.) |
- | * off - Virtual access point is not used and is switched off. (AIR can not be switched off here - disable entire wireless on Wireless Settings page instead.) | + | * //off// - Virtual access point is not used and is switched off. (AIR can not be switched off here - disable entire wireless on Wireless Settings page instead.) |
- | * %%-->%% ET1 - Bridged to ET1. Uses same subnet as ET1 port, see ET1 port settings for details. | + | * //%%-->%% ET1// - Bridged to ET1. Uses same subnet as ET1 port, see ET1 port settings for details. |
- | * %%-->%% ipwanx - Bridged to an extra WAN interface. Open the extra WAN interfaces page to see/edit this port's settings. | + | * //%%-->%% ipwanx// - Bridged to an extra WAN interface. Open the extra WAN interfaces page to see/edit this port's settings. |
As the [[:wireless:start|wireless]] interfaces are turned off by default you are recommended to enable them on the [[web GUI:Wireless page]] before you configure them on this page. | As the [[:wireless:start|wireless]] interfaces are turned off by default you are recommended to enable them on the [[web GUI:Wireless page]] before you configure them on this page. | ||
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==== DHCP Server ==== | ==== DHCP Server ==== | ||
This should be checked if you want the unit to act as a DHCP server on your LAN. (Recommended and default)\\ | This should be checked if you want the unit to act as a DHCP server on your LAN. (Recommended and default)\\ | ||
- | (A DHCP server supplies IP addresses to all PC's on a LAN [[wp>DHCP]])\\ | + | (A DHCP server supplies IP addresses to all PC's on a LAN. [[wp>DHCP]])\\ |
:!: It doesn't work to have more than one DHCP server on the LAN, make sure that other DHCP servers (in another Internet Gate, router or PC) are shut off. | :!: It doesn't work to have more than one DHCP server on the LAN, make sure that other DHCP servers (in another Internet Gate, router or PC) are shut off. | ||
If a DHCP server elsewhere on the LAN is preferred, this checkbox should be unchecked. | If a DHCP server elsewhere on the LAN is preferred, this checkbox should be unchecked. | ||
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===== Advanced settings ===== | ===== Advanced settings ===== | ||
+ | [[network:start|Special scenarios]] | ||
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[[Advanced Network Configuration]] | [[Advanced Network Configuration]] | ||