Introduction

Existing Router

What is an Existing Router?

It is most likely that the device you previously used to connect to the Internet was a router. Routers differ from standalone modems by connecting networks (typically LAN) together to access the Internet (Via the WAN or ADSL).

Use the Existing Router option if you wish to continue using the features of the router you already own, in conjunction with XGate.

Existing Router Connection Details

The following details are required for Existing Router details:

Automatically get my Connection Details

If your existing router has DHCP enabled, this should be ticked.

IP Address

The IP address of your XGate device.

Subnet Mask

In general computer networking, this is used to divide networks. In the majority of networks, this should be set to 255.255.255.0.

Gateway

This is the IP address of your existing router.

DNS

This points to the device that will allow you to use domain names to browse the web. In most cases, this can be the IP address of your existing router.