Verizon MI424WR User Manual
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Chapter 5 Using Network Connections
s
NAPT
(Network Address and Port
Translation), which refers to network address translation involving the
mapping of port numbers and allows multiple machines to share a single
IP
address. Use
NAPT
if the local network contains multiple devices, a topology
that necessitates port translation in addition to address translation.
Device Metric The device metric is a value used by the Router to determine
whether one route is superior to another, considering parameters such as band-
width, delay, and more.
Default Route Click in this check box to define the connection as a the default
route.
Multicast - IGMP Proxy Default Click in this check box to enable the Router to issue
IGMP
(Internet Group Management Protocol) host messages on behalf of hosts
the Router discovers through standard
IGMP
interfaces.
IGMP
proxy enables the
routing of multicast packets according to the
IGMP
requests of local network devic-
es asking to join multicast groups.
Routing Table
Clicking New Route generates the “New Route” screen, where a new route can
be configured.
Internet Connection Firewall
Click in the “Enabled” check box to activate the Router’s firewall on the
WAN
PPPoE
connection.