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Obtain configuration automatically (CATV dynamic mode)
: For users who are using Cable
Modem Internet service.
PPPoE (DSL dynamic mode)
: For users who are using xDSL Internet service that runs PPPoE.
If your xDSL service uses PPPoE, please remove any previously installed PPPoE software and
then install the IP Sharing device.
Static configuration
: Select this item when the ISP assigns static IP address for your account.
CATV dynamic Mode
Adapter Address
: This field is grayed out. The Adapter Address is a specific set of numbers
that identifies the network device; normally you don’t need to change it. In case there is a
need to modify your MAC address, check
?
Modify
and enter the new MAC address
accordingly.
Device/Computer Name
: Enter a descriptive name for identification purpose. Some Internet
Service Providers (ISP) requires this information and if that is the case, they will provide you
with the name.
Domain Name:
For example:
yourcompany.com
.
The maximum input for this field is 32
alphanumeric characters and it is case insensitive.
Note: Your ISP may ask you to input a certain domain name. Domain name is also required
for internal network’s email and news functions.
IP Config
: Select Dynamic or Static. If Static configuration is selected, enter the information of
IP Address and
Subnet Mask
provided by your ISP.
Gateway:
Enter the information provided by your ISP.
DNS Server
: Select Dynamic or Static. Enter the information of Primary and Secondary DNS
Server provided by your ISP when Static configuration is selected.
