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4.3.1.1.4 New Connection - DHCP Connection Setup
DHCP:
When DHCP mode is selected, the following screen will pop-up. Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol
(DHCP) allows the ADSL Router to automatically obtain the IP address from the server. This option is
commonly used in situations where the IP address is dynamically assigned and is not known prior to
assignment.
Name:
Enter the DHCP connection name. The name must be unique and must not contain spaces
and must not begin with a number.
Type:
Connection Type : DHCP.
Sharing:
Select
“Disable”
,
“Enable”
or
“VLAN”
sharing. Default setting is
“Disable”
.
Options:
Click to enable
“NAT”
and/or
“Firewall”
functionality. Default is
“Enable”
.
VLAN ID:
If
“VLAN”
is selected, manually enter the
“VLAN ID”
and select
“Priority Bits”
from
the drop down manual.
DHCP Settings:
;
Encapsulation:
Select the encapsulation type (LLC or VC) according to the information
provided by the ISP.
;
Default Gateway:
Click to enable the Default Gateway.
PVC Settings:
;
PVC:
This field allows you to choose the specific PVC for the PPP session.
;
VPI:
Virtual Path Identifier is a virtual path used for cell routing that is identified by an eight bit
field in the ATM cell header. The VPI field specifies this eight bit identifier for routing.
;
VCI:
A Virtual Channel Identifier is a virtual channel that is identified by a unique numerical
tag that is defined by a 16-bit field in the ATM cell header. The purpose of the virtual channel
is to identify where the cell should travel. The VCI field specifies this 16 bit numerical tag that
determines the destination.
