SMCBR14
Cable/DSL Router User Guide
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2. Static
IP
If you are given a fixed IP (static IP), please select
Static IP
(shown in Figure 4-5), and
then fixed IP parameters specified by your ISP.
Figure 4-5
¾
IP Address
-
Enter the IP address in dotted-decimal notation provided by your ISP.
¾
Subnet Mask
-
Enter the subnet Mask in dotted-decimal notation provided by your
ISP, usually is 255.255.255.0.
¾
Default Gateway
-
Enter the gateway IP address in dotted-decimal notation
provided by your ISP (Optional).
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MTU Size -
The normal MTU (Maximum Transmission Unit) value for most
Ethernet networks is 1500 Bytes. For some ISPs you may need to modify the MTU.
But this is rarely required, and should not be done unless you are sure it is
necessary for your ISP connection.
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Primary DNS -
Type the DNS address in dotted-decimal notation provided by your
ISP (Optional).
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Secondary DNS -
Type another DNS address in dotted-decimal notation provided
by your ISP if provided (Optional).
3. PPPoE
If you are given a user name and a password, please select
PPPoE
(shown in Figure
4-6). If you are not sure which connection type you use currently, please contact your ISP
to obtain the correct information.
