ZyXEL Communications MAX-206M1R User Manual

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The LAN Configuration Screens
6.1  Overview
Use the ADVANCED > LAN Configuration screens to set up the WiMAX Modem 
on the LAN. You can configure its IP address and subnet mask, DHCP services, 
and other subnets. You can also control how the WiMAX Modem sends routing 
information using RIP.
A Local Area Network (LAN) is a shared communication system to which many 
computers are attached. A LAN is usually a computer network limited to the 
immediate area, such as the same building or floor of a building.
6.1.1  What You Can Do in This Chapter
• The DHCP Setup screen (
) lets you enable, disable, and 
configure the DHCP server in the WiMAX Modem.
• The Static DHCP screen (
) lets you assign specific IP 
addresses to specific computers on the LAN.
• The  IP Static Route screen (
) lets you examine the 
static routes configured in the WiMAX Modem.
• The Other Settings screen (
) lets you control the 
routing information that is sent and received by each subnet assign specific IP 
addresses to specific computers on the LAN.
6.1.2  What You Need to Know
The following terms and concepts may help as you read through this chapter.
IP Address
IP addresses identify individual devices on a network. Every networking device 
(including computers, servers, routers, printers, etc.) needs an IP address to 
communicate across the network. These networking devices are also known as 
hosts.