Cisco E-Series, User Manual

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Advanced Configuration
Linksys E-Series
Setup > Basic Setup
The first screen that appears is the Basic Setup screen This allows you to change
the router’s general settings
Language
Select your language To use a different language, select one from the drop-
down menu The language of the browser-based utility will change five seconds
after you select another language
Internet Setup
The Internet Setup section configures the router to your Internet connection
Most of this information can be obtained through your Internet Service
Provider (ISP)
Internet Connection Type
Select the type of Internet connection your ISP provides from the drop-down
menu The available types are:
•
Automatic Configuration - DHCP
•
Static IP
•
PPPoE
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PPTP
•
L2TP
•
Telstra Cable
Automatic Configuration - DHCP
The default Internet Connection Type is
Automatic Configuration - DHCP
(Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol) Keep the default only if your ISP
supports DHCP or if you connect using a dynamic IP address (This option
usually applies to cable connections )
Static IP
If you are required to use a fixed IP address to connect to the Internet, select
Static IP
PPPoE
If you have a DSL connection, check whether your ISP uses Point-to-Point
Protocol over Ethernet (PPPoE) If so, select PPPoE