User Manual

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Using the Configuration Utility in Router Mode (continued)
Home > WAN > Dynamic IP Address
Host Name-
The Host Name is optional but may be required by some ISPs.
The default host name is the device name of the router and may
be changed.
MAC Address-
The default MAC address is set to the WAN’s physical
interface MAC address on the router. It is not recommended
that you change the default MAC address unless required by
your ISP.
Clone
MAC Address-
The default MAC address is set to the WAN’s physical interface
MAC address on the router. You can use the “Clone MAC
Address” button to copy the MAC address of the Ethernet Card
installed by your ISP and replace the WAN MAC address with
the MAC address of the router. It is not recommended that you
change the default MAC address unless required by your ISP.
Dynamic
IP Address-
Choose Dynamic IP Address to obtain an IP address
automatically.
Primary/
Secondary DNS
Address-
MTU-
Enter a DNS address if you do not wish to use the one provided
by your ISP.
Dynamic IP Address
is selected here.
Other options include:
Static IP Address
(if your ISP provides
you with a static IP
address), PPPoE (for
most DSL users),
PPTP (for Europe) and
BigPond Cable (for
Australia).
Maximum Transmission Unit-1500 is the default setting-
Enter an MTU value only if required by your ISP. Otherwise,
leave it at the default setting.