7
NetLINE
™
Setup Guide
NetLINE Wireless Broadband Gateway configuration
5
configuring
the
Broadband
Network Port
for DHCP
If your ISP has not given you a static IP Address, then you are using DHCP to connect to the Internet. If
PPPoE
is not mentioned in your
ISP’s documentation, read
DHCP using a direct connection
on this page. If your ISP is using DHCP with PPPoE (EnterNet, MacPoet or
WinPoet) see
DHCP using PPPoE
on this page. If your ISP has given you a fixed IP Address, see page 8.
DHCP using a direct connection
1. Open the
Configuration
page of the web utility. Leave the
Broadband Port
at the default setting of
Direct Connection
to
the Internet and click the
Configure
button.
2. Enter all of the necessary information provided by your ISP.
Device Name:
Enter any
host
name, network name or client ID
given to you by your ISP.
Hardware (MAC) Address:
Information for your ISP if they ask for
the MAC Address of the device connected to the cable/DSL modem.
IP Address:
Leave the
DHCP (Dynamic IP Address)
button enabled.
3. Save the data using the
Save
button, then click
Finished
when
prompted. Quit the browser.
You should now be able to connect to the Internet from the
computers on your local network. Start your browser and
connect to a web page such as www.farallon.com.
DHCP using PPPoE
1. Open the
Configuration
page of the web utility. In the
Broadband
Port
section, select the
PPPoE
radio button, then click the
Configure
button.
2. Enter the information for your connection from your ISP into
the
Broadband Port
screen, including the
User Name
(i.e.
) and
Password
you currently use to con-
nect to your ISP. Leave the
Dynamic
button next to
IP Address
provided by ISP
selected.
3. Save the data using the
Save
button, then click
Finished
when
prompted. Quit the browser.
You should now be able to connect to the Internet from the com-
puters on your local network. Start your browser and connect to
a web page such as www.farallon.com.
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