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Internet
Physical Address The hardware address of this device, as seen by remote devices. (This is different to the hardware address seen by devices on the local LAN.)
IP Address The IP Address of this device, as seen by Internet users. This address is allocated by your ISP (Internet Service Provider).
Connection
Status
This indicates whether or not the connection is currently established.
  • If the connection does not exist, the Connect button can be used to establish a connection.
  • If the connection currently exists, the Disconnect button can be used to break the connection.
  • Normally, it is not necessary to use the Connect and Disconnect buttons unless the setting "Connect automatically, as required" is disabled.
Connection Log
  • The Connection Log shows status messages relating to the existing connection.
  • The Clear Log button will restart the Log, while the Refresh buton will update the messages shown on screen.

Buttons
Connect If not connected, establish a connection to Telstra Big Pond.
Disconnect If connected to Telstra Big Pond, terminate the connection.
Clear Log Delete all data currently in the Log. This will make it easier to read new messages.
Refresh Update the data on screen.