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EtherFast
®
Cable/DSL VPN Router with 4-Port 10/100 Switch
DHCP
As shown in Figure 6-3, this is the Router’s default setting. Tt should only be
used if your ISP supports DHCP.
Static IP
If you are required to use a permanent IP address, then enable Static IP, as
shown in Figure 6-4.
Specify WAN IP Address This is the Router’s IP address, as seen from the
Internet. Your ISP will provide you with the IP Address you need to specify
here.
Subnet Mask This is the Router’s Subnet Mask, as seen by external users on
the Internet (including your ISP). Your ISP will provide you with the Subnet
Mask.
Default Gateway Address Your ISP will provide you with the Default Gateway
Address.
DNS (Required) Your ISP will provide you with at least one DNS (Domain
Name System) Server IP Address.
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Instant Broadband
®
Series
The Setup screen is the first screen you will see when you access the Utility. If
you have already installed and setup the VPN Router, you have already seen
this screen and have already properly configured all of the screen’s values.
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Host Name & Domain Name These fields allow you to supply a host and
domain name for the Router. Some ISPs require these names as identifica-
tion. You may have to check with your ISP to see if your Broadband Internet
service has been configured with a host and domain name. In most cases,
these fields may be left blank.
•
Firmware Version This entry shows the version of the firmware you are
using. Future versions of the Router’s Firmware may be available on the
Linksys website at www.linksys.com.
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Time Zone Set your local time zone here.
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Device IP Address and Subnet Mask The values for the Router’s IP
Address and Subnet Mask are shown here. The default value is 192.168.1.1
for the IP address and 255.255.255.0 for Subnet Mask. If you change the
Device IP Address, then reboot the computer so the new value takes effect.
•
WAN Connection Type The Router supports five connection types:
DHCP, PPPoE, Static IP Address, RAS, and PPTP. Each Setup screen and
available features will differ depending on what kind of connection type
you select. You can test and see if the above settings are correct by suc-
cessfully connecting to the Internet.
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Setup
Figure 6-3
Figure 6-4