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After you log in, use the
ADSL
Setup
page to configure the
modem so it can connect with your Internet service provider.
•
To use Automatic Configuration
(recommended):
At
Configure my connection
, click
Start
.
On the
Settings successfully detected
dialog, click
OK
to return to the
ADSL Setup
page.
If the X6v finds a PPPoE or PPPoA connection, on the
ADSL Setup
page, enter the user name and password
given to you by your Internet Service Provider.
If the X6v finds a 1483 Bridged or 1483 Routed
connection, you have the option of using either dynamic
or static IP addressing. Depending on your situation, select
the appropriate option button:
−
[MOST USERS] Ensure that
Obtain an IP
address Automatically
is selected if you are
using Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (also
known as DHCP or dynamic IP addressing). This
option is selected by default because most Internet
service providers use DHCP.
−
Select
Use the following IP Address
only if you
are using a static IP address. (You should know if
you are using static IP addressing. There is
typically an extra charge for a static IP address and
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