Static IP
If you are a leased line user with a fixed IP address, enter in the IP address, subnet mask, gateway
address, and DNS (domain name server) address(es) provided to you by your ISP. Each IP address
entered in the fields must be in the appropriate IP form, which are four IP octets separated by a dot
(x.x.x.x). The Router will not accept the IP address if it is not in this format.
DHCP (
Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol
)
Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP), Dynamic IP (Get WAN IP Address automatically). If you
are connected to the Internet through a Cable modem line, then a dynamic IP will be assigned.
Note: WAN port gets the IP Address, Subnet Mask and default gateway IP address automatically, if
DHCP client is successful.
PPPoE (
Point-to-Point Protocol over Ethernet
)
Point-to-Point Protocol over Ethernet (PPPoE). Some ISPs provide DSL-based services and use
PPPoE to establish communication link with end-users. If you are connected to the Internet through a
DSL line, check with your ISP to see if they use PPPoE. If they do, you need to make sure the following
items:
PPPoE User name: Enter username provided by your ISP.
PPPoE Password: Enter password provided by your ISP.
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