- Freecom Router User Manual

Freecom FSG-3 Storage Gateway

6.5.2 WAN Connection

Here you can setup your connection to the internet or different network.

Options Description

Run DHCP client Run the DHCP client. If the WAN port is connected to a

DHCP server (for instance to another router) you will

need to setup the WAN connection with this option.

Run DSL client If the WAN port is connected to a DSL or cable modem

directly, you often need to specify data given to you by

your provider. This option lets you run PPPoE and other

types of DSL and cable connections.

Password This is the password you got from your ISP.

Retype password This is the password you got from your ISP.

Dial on demand A DSL connection will only be established if requested

by a PC in the network.

Idle time (in seconds). Use this option if you have a time-limited internet

access. The DSL connection will be disconnected if no

data traffic is detected within a certain range of time

the user can specify (in seconds).

Use fixed IP address This allows you to manually enter you network informa-

tion IP address. This is your fixed IP address, please ask

your ISP or network manager for the information.

Subnet mask This is your subnet mask, please ask your ISP or network

manager for the information.

Default gateway This is your fixed default gateway address, please ask

your ISP or network manager for the information.