RIP Version: (Routing Information protocol) Select this option to specify the RIP version, including
RIP-1, RIP-2M and RIP-2B. RIP-2M and RIP-2B are both sent in RIP-2 format; the difference is that
RIP-2M using Multicast and RIP-2B using Broadcast format
RIP Direction: Select this option to specify the RIP direction. None is for disabling the RIP function.
Both means the ADSL Router will periodically send routing information and accept routing information
then incorporate into routing table. IN only means the ADSL router will only accept but will not send
RIP packet. OUT only means the ADSL router will only send but will not accept RIP packet.
Multicast: IGMP (Internet Group Multicast Protocol) is a network-layer protocol used to establish
membership in a Multicast group - it is not used to carry user data. The BiPAC 5200N supports both
IGMP version 1 (IGMP-v1) and IGMP-v2. Select None to disable it
MAC Spoofing: Select Enable and enter a MAC address that will temporarily change your router’s
MAC address to the one you have specified in this field. Leave it as Disabled if you do not wish to
change the MAC address of your router.
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