Planet Technology VRT-311S Thermostat User Manual


 
Broadband VPN Router Users Manual
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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
VRT-311 / VRT-311S, 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 VRT-311 / VRT-311S (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.