The Status screen displays the Router's current status and configuration. All information is read-only.

 
Firmware Version    

The version number of the firmware currently installed is displayed here. Firmware should only be upgraded from the System screen if you experience problems with the Router. Visit www.linksys.com to find out if there is updated firmware.  
Current Time    

The current date and time are displayed here.  
Host Name

     

The Host Name is the name of the Router. This entry is necessary for some ISPs.  
Domain Name    

The Domain Name is the name of the Router's domain. This entry is necessary for some ISPs.  

 

LAN

 
MAC Address    

The MAC Address of the LAN interface is displayed here.  
IP Address and Subnet Mask    

The current IP Address and Subnet Mask of the Router, as seen by users on your local area network (LAN), are displayed here. 

   
DHCP Server    

The status of the Router's DHCP server function is displayed here.  

 

 

Wireless, 2.4GHz, 54g, Wireless-G

 
MAC Address    

The MAC Address of the wireless interface is displayed here.  
Mode    

The Mode of the wireless network is displayed here.  
SSID    

The SSID of the wireless network is displayed here.  
Channel    

The Channel of the wireless network is displayed here.  
Encryption Function    

The status of the WEP encryption is displayed here.  

 

Internet

 
MAC Address    

The MAC Address of the Internet interface is displayed here.  
Configuration Type    

The current Internet connection type is displayed here.  
IP Address, Subnet Mask, and Default Gateway    

The Internet IP Address, Subnet Mask, and Default Gateway IP Address of the Router, as seen by external users on the Internet, are displayed here.   
DNS

     

The DNS (Domain Name System) IP Addresses currently used by the Router are shown here. Multiple DNS IP settings are common. In most cases, the first available DNS entry is used.  
DHCP Release    

Click the DHCP Release button to delete the Router's current Internet IP address.  
DHCP Renew    

Click the DHCP Renew button to get a new Internet IP address for the Router.  

 

Click the  Refresh button to refresh the Router's status and settings.

 

                                                                        
