Edimax BR-6224n, Usre Manual

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3.2 Introduction to PPPoE (ADSL) and DHCP (Auto
config)
If you want to access the Internet via the BR-6224N, there are two common access
ways, including PPPoE and DHCP (Auto config). The following sections describe the
common network connection modes of these two ways.
Note:
In the gateway mode, BR-6224N provides 5 types of uplink access modes, including
STATIC (fixed IP), DHCP (Auto config), PPPoE (ADSL), L2TP, and PPTP. For more
details, please refer to 4.3.2 WAN.
The Network Connection Mode of PPPoE
If you access the Internet by PPPoE, please do as follows:
Step1 Connect the uplink interface of ADSL or cable modem to the ISP office end,
and make sure that the communication between both sides is normal. Set
your ADSL or cable modem to be bridge mode. For more details, please
refer to ADSL or cable modem user manual, or consult ISP, and the
manufactures of the ADSL or cable modem.
Step2 Use one Ethernet cable connects the LAN interface of the ADSL or cable
modem to the WAN interface of the BR-6224N.
Step3 Use one Ethernet cable connects your PC to the LAN interface of the
BR-6224N. Set the TCP/IP properties of the network adapter. By default, it
is recommended you set the network adapter to be Obtain an IP address
automatically . If you want to manually set the TCP/IP properties, please
refer to 3.1 TCP/IP Settings.
Step4 Log in to the Web page of the BR-6224N. Click Internet > WAN to display
the Wide Area Network (WAN) Settings page.