The PC Database is used whenever you need to select a PC (e.g. for the "DMZ" PC). For most users, it eliminates the need to enter IP addresses, and also prevents errors.

However, if you need to configure the Broadband Router BEFORE installation, you will need to use this screen.

Known PCs
Known PCs	This lists all current entries (PCs or network devices).

Properties
Name	Enter the name for the PC here. It is best if this matches the PC's "hostname".
IP Address	Select the appropriate option: Automatic - The PC is set to be a DHCP client (Windows: "Obtain an IP address automatically"). The Broadband Router will allocate an IP address to this PC when requested to do so. The IP address could change, but normally won't. DCHP Client - Reserved IP Address - Select this if the PC is set to be a DCHP client, and you wish to guarantee that the Broadband Router will always allocate the same IP Address to this PC. Enter the required IP address. Only the last field is required; the other fields must match the Broadband Router's IP address. Fixed IP Address - Select this if the PC is using a Fixed (Static) IP address. Enter the IP address allocated to the PC. (The PC must be configured to use this IP address.)
MAC Address	Select the appropriate option Automatic discovery - Select this to have the Broadband Router contact the PC and find its MAC address. This is only possible if the PC is connected to the LAN and powered On. MAC address is - Enter the MAC address on the PC. The MAC address is also called the "Hardware Address", "Physical Address", or "Network Adapter Address". The Broadband Router uses this to provide a unique identifier for each PC. Because of this, the MAC address can NOT be left blank.

Buttons
Edit	Use this to change the data for the selected PC in the list. The data for the selected PC will then be shown in the "Properties" area, where it may be edited. (Click "Update" to save any changes.)
Delete	Delete the selected PC from the list. This should be done in 2 situations: The PC has been removed from your LAN. The entry is incorrect.
Add as New Entry	Add a new PC to the list, using the data in the "Properties" box. If "Automatic discovery" (for MAC address) is selected, the PC will be sent a "ping" to determine its hardware address.
Update Selected PC	Update (modify) the selected PC, using the data in the "Properties" box.
Clear Form	Clear the "Properties" box, ready for entering data for a new PC.
Refresh	Update the data on screen.
Generate Report	Display a read-only list showing full details of all entries in the PC database.
Standard Screen	Click this to view the standard "PC Database" screen.