Specifications

Using the Configuration Menu

Home > WAN > Dynamic IP Address

Most Cable modem users will select this option to obtain an IP

Address automatically

from their ISP (Internet Service Provider).

Host Name-

This is optional, but may be required by some ISPs. The host

name is the device name of the Router.

MAC Address-

The default MAC Address is set to the WAN’s physical interface

MAC address on the Router.

Clone

MAC Address-

This feature will copy the MAC address of the Ethernet card, and

replace the WAN MAC address of the Router with this Ethernet

card MAC address. It is not recommended that you change the

default MAC address unless required by your ISP.

Primary DNS

Address-

Secondary DNS

Address-

Auto-reconnect -

Input the primary DNS address provided by your ISP

(Optional) Input the Secondary DNS address provided by your ISP.

MTU-

Maximum Transmission Unit; default is 1500; you may need to

change the MTU to conform to your ISP.

If enabled, the Broadband Router will automatically connect to

your ISP after your system is restarted or if the connection is

dropped.

Auto-backup -

Enabling this feature will connect your router to the Internet using

a dial-up service if your broadband connection becomes unavail-

able. A subscription to a dial-up service is required for the auto-

backup to work.