Pc Database - NETGEAR MR814V2 User Manual

PC Database

The PC Database is used whenever you need to select a PC (e.g. for the "DMZ" PC). It elim i-
nates the need to enter IP addresses. Also, you do not need to use fixed IP addresses on your
LAN.
PC Database Screen
An example PC Database screen is shown below.
Figure 42: PC Database
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PCs which are "DHCP Clients" are automatically added to the database, and updated as
required.
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By default, non-Server versions of Windows act as "DHCP Clients"; this setting is called
"Obtain an IP Address automatically".
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The Wireless 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.
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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.
Advanced Configuration
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Data - PC Database Screen
Known PCs This lists all current entries. Data displayed is name (IP Address) type.
The "type" indicates whether the PC is connected to the 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 dete r-
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.
Delete Delete the selected PC from the list. This should be done in 2 situ ations:
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The PC has been remo ved from your LAN.
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The entry is incorrect.
Refresh Update the data on screen.
Generate Report Display a read -only list showing full details of all entries in the PC
database.
Advanced View the Advanced version of the PC database screen. See below for
Administration details.
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