Asante Technologies FR3000 Series User Manual
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2.
“DHCP:offer(192.168.0.1)”.
The DHCP server sent OFFER packet to acknowledge the previous DISCOVER
packet. If the router did not receive OFFER packet, it usually means that there is
something wrong with the WAN connection. For example:
1.
The connection between the router and DSL/Cable modem is not cor-
rect. Action: check the LINK status both on modem and the router.
2.
The configured Host Name is not correct (for @Home). Action: double
check the Host Name configuration.
3.
Some ISPs register the router’s MAC address (for example, Me-
diaOne). Only registered MAC addresses are allowed to access the
Internet. Action: click “Copy MAC” button to copy the registered MAC
address (older firmware reads “Clone MAC”).
4.
The firmware version is too old. Action: make sure your firmware is
R1.90h or later.
5.
The DHCP server was shut down. Action: try again later.
6.
The WAN port of the router is damaged.
3.
“DHCP:request(192.168.0.100)”.
The router sent a REQUEST packet to request an IP address 192.168.0.100
from the DHCP server.
4.
“DHCP:ack(DOL=1800,T1=900,T2=1200)”.
The router received an ACK packet to indicate the server has assigned an IP
address to the router. The lease time is 1800 seconds, and T1 and T2 time for
DHCP protocol are 900 and 1200 seconds respectively.
5.
“DHCP:nak”.
The router received a NAK packet to indicate the server failed to allocate the
requested IP address.
6.
“DHCP:renew”.
The router sent a renew request to the DHCP server to extend the lease time of
IP address.
7.
“DHCP:release”.
The router sent a release request to the DHCP server to release the requested
IP address.