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Chapter 6: Setting Up and Configuring the Router
Setup Tab
4-Port Gigabit Security Router with VPN
Setup Tab
The Setup screen contains all of the Router’s basic setup functions. The device can be used in most network
settings without changing any of the default values. Some users may need to enter additional information in
order to connect to the Internet through an ISP (Internet Service Provider) or broadband (DSL, cable modem)
carrier.
IP Mode
IPv4 Only
: This option utilizes IPv4 on the Internet and local network.
Dual-Stack IP
: This options utilizes IPv4 over the Internet and IPV4 and IPv6 on the local network.
Click the
Save Settings
button to save the network settings or click the
Cancel Changes
button to undo your
changes.
WAN
Internet Connection Type
The Router supports six connection types. Each
Basic Setup
screen and available features will differ depending
on what kind of connection type you select.
Automatic Configuration - DHCP
By default, the Router’s Configuration Type is set to
Automatic Configuration - DHCP
, and it should be kept
only if your ISP supports DHCP or you are connecting through a dynamic IP address.
Static IP
If your connection uses a permanent IP address to connect to the Internet, then select
Static IP
.
Internet IP Address
. This is the Router’s IP address, when seen from the WAN, or the Internet. Your ISP will
provide you with the IP Address you need to specify here.
Subnet Mask
. This is the Router’s Subnet Mask, as seen by external users on the Internet (including your
ISP). Your ISP will provide you with the Subnet Mask.
Default Gateway
. Your ISP will provide you with the Default Gateway Address, which is the ISP server’s IP
address.
Figure 6-3: Setup Tab
Figure 6-4: Obtain an IP Automatically
Figure 6-5: Static IP