iPECS SBG-1000 User Manual

iPECS SBG-1000 User Manual (DATA Features)
3. Internet Connection
3.1 Viewing Your Internet Connection Properties
The ‘Overview’ screen provides general information regarding your Internet connection, such as
the connection’s status, protocol, speed, duration, as well as the gateway’s external IP address
and networking parameters. You can use this screen to quickly view your Internet connection
status.
Figure 3.1 Internet Connection – Overview
The following links are available:
• Have Internet Connection problems? Click here This link routes you to the ‘Troubleshoot’
screen, where you can run tests in order to diagnose and resolve Internet connectivity
problems.
• Click Here For Internet Connection Utilization Click this link to analyze the traffic usage of
your WAN connection (for more information, refer to Section 5.3).
In addition, this screen displays iPECS SBG-1000’s top bandwidth consuming applications and
computers, described in Section 5.3.2.
3.2 Configuring Your Internet Connection
The ‘Settings’ screen provides basic configuration options for the different types of Internet
connections supported by iPECS SBG-1000.
When subscribing to a broadband service, you should be aware of the method by which you are
connected to the Internet. Your physical WAN device can be either Ethernet, DSL, or both.
Technical information regarding the properties of your Internet connection should be provided by
your Internet Service Provider (ISP). For example, your ISP should inform you whether you are
connected to the Internet using a static or dynamic IP address, or what protocols, such as PPTP or
PPPoE, you will be using to communicate over the Internet.
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