VT2400/VT2500 Series Voice Gateway User Guide
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Configuration:
Basic Advanced TCP/IP Wireless
Gateway > WAN — DHCP Client
Use this page to configure the external (public) wide area network (WAN) interface for an IP Allocation Method of
DHCP Client. Refer to your Modem Worksheet in “
Basic Configuration
” to determine which type of IP allocation
method you must configure.
Gateway > WAN — DHCP Client page fields
Field
Description
IP ALLOCATION METHOD:
DHCP Client (default)
Use this page if you have a cable Internet provider that uses dynamic IP addressing, which
automatically obtains the public IP address, subnet mask, domain name, and DNS
server(s). DHCP Client is the default IP allocation method.
CONFIGURATION
Request Lease
Click this button to obtain a DHCP leased IP address. Once the lease is acquired, the
assigned settings are displayed.
Up to 64 IP addresses can be leased.
Enable IDS
Enables the intrusion detection system (IDS) which inspects all inbound and outbound
network activity.
Enable Manual MTU
Defines the maximum size of the packets sent from your computer to the network. Enter
1500 for an Ethernet LAN (
how about for wireless- leave blank?
)
Apply (button)
Click
Apply
to save your changes.
