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LevelOne Broadband Router User Guide
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PC Database Screen
The PC Database is used whenever you need to select a PC (e.g. for the "DMZ" PC). It elimi-
nates the need to enter IP addresses. An example PC Database screen is shown below.
Figure 41: PC Database Screen
• PCs which are "DHCP Clients" are automatically added to the database, and updated as
required.
• By default, non-Server versions of Windows act as "DHCP Clients"; this setting is called
"Obtain an IP Address automatically".
• The LevelOne Broadband Router uses the "Hardware Address" to identify each PC, not
the name or IP address. The "Hardware Address" can only change if you change the PC's
network card or adapter.
• This system means you do NOT need to use Fixed (static) IP addresses on your LAN.
However, you can add PCs using Fixed (static) IP Addresses to the PC database if required.
Data - PC Database Screen
PC Database
PCs This lists all current entries. Data displayed is name (IP Address) type.
For these models, the "type" will always be "LAN"
Name If adding a new PC to the list, enter its name here. It is best if this
matches the PC's "hostname".
IP Address Enter the IP Address of the PC. The PC will be sent a "ping" to deter-
mine its hardware address. If the PC is not available (not connected, or
not powered On) you will not be able to add it.
Buttons
Add This will add the new PC to the list. The PC will be sent a "ping" to
determine its hardware address. If the PC is not available (not con-
nected, or not powered On) you will not be able to add it.