DIR-842V2
AC1200 Wi-Fi Gigabit Router
User Manual
Configuring via Web-based Interface
Page
69
Creating Dynamic IPv4 or Static IPv4 WAN Connection
On the connection creation page, in the
General Settings
section, select the relevant value from
the
Connection type
drop-down list and specify the needed values.
Figure 64. The page for creating a new
Static IPv4
connection. The
General Settings
section.
Parameter
Description
General Settings
Interface
A physical or virtual WAN interface to which the new connection
will be assigned.
Connection name
A name for the connection for easier identification.
Enable connection
Move the switch to the right to enable the connection.
Move the switch to the left to disable the connection.
NAT
If the switch is moved to the right, the network address translation
function is enabled. Do not disable the function unless your ISP
requires this.
Ping
If the switch is moved to the right, the router responds to ping
requests from the external network through this connection. For
security reasons, it is recommended to disable this function.
RIP
Move the switch to the right to allow using RIP for this connection.