Chapter 7 WAN
NBG-418N v2 User’s Guide
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7.3.2 PPPoE Encapsulation
The NBG-418N v2 supports PPPoE (Point-to-Point Protocol over Ethernet). PPPoE is an IETF
standard (RFC 2516) specifying how a personal computer (PC) interacts with a broadband modem
(DSL, cable, wireless, etc.) connection. The
PPP over Ethernet
option is for a dial-up connection
using PPPoE.
First DNS Server
Second DNS
Server
Enter the
first
and
second DNS server's IP address
in the fields.
WAN MAC Address The MAC address section allows users to configure the WAN port's MAC address by either
using the NBG-418N v2’s MAC address, copying the MAC address from a computer on
your LAN or manually entering a
MAC address
.
Factory default
Select
Factory default
to use the factory assigned default MAC Address.
Clone the
computer's MAC
address - MAC
Address
Select this option to
clone the MAC address
of the computer (displaying in the screen)
from which you are configuring the NBG-418N v2. Once it is successfully configured, the
address will be copied to the rom file. It will not change unless you change the setting or
upload a different ROM file.
Set WAN MAC
Address
Select this option and enter the
MAC address
you want to use.
ISP Parameters for Internet Access (Ethernet Dynamic)
Connection Type
Choose the
Ethernet (Dynamic)
option when the WAN port is used as a regular
Ethernet.
Host Name
Type the
host name
or domain name that is associated with this Ethernet connection.
MTU Size
Type the
MTU
or maximum size of each data packet, in bytes, that can move through this
interface. If a larger packet arrives, the NBG-418N v2 divides it into smaller fragments.
Allowed values are 576 to 1500. By default this value is 1500
DNS Services
Attain DNS
Automatically
Click the
Attain DNS Automatically
button if your ISP dynamically assigns DNS server
information (and the NBG-418N v2’s WAN IP address). The field to the right displays the
(read-only) DNS server IP address that the ISP assigns.
Set DNS Manually
Select
Set DNS Manually
if you have the IP address of a DNS server. You will need to
enter the first and secondary DNS server's IP address in the fields to the bottom.
First DNS Server
Second DNS
Server
Enter the
first
and
second DNS server's IP address
in the box fields.
WAN MAC Address The MAC address section allows users to configure the WAN port's MAC address by either
using the NBG-418N v2’s MAC address, copying the MAC address from a computer on
your LAN or manually entering a
MAC address
.
Factory default
Select
Factory default
to use the factory assigned default MAC Address.
Clone the
computer's MAC
address - MAC
Address
Select this option to
clone the MAC address
of the computer (displaying in the screen)
from which you are configuring the NBG-418N v2. Once it is successfully configured, the
address will be copied to the rom file. It will not change unless you change the setting or
upload a different ROM file.
Set WAN MAC
Address
Select this option and enter the
MAC address
you want to use.
Apply
Click
Apply
to save your changes back to the NBG-418N v2.
Reset
Click
Reset
to begin configuring this screen afresh.
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