Broadband VPN Router User's Manual

Setup
11
Config Wizard
The first time you connect to VRT-401, the Config Wizard will run automatically. (The
Setup Wizard will also run if VRT-401’s default settings are restored.)
1. Step through the Wizard until finished.
• You need to know the type of Internet connection service used by your ISP.
Check the data supplied by your ISP.
• The common connection types are explained in the tables below.
2. On the final screen of the Wizard, run the test and check that an Internet connec-
tion can be established.
3. If the connection test fails:
• Check your data, the Cable/DSL modem, and all connections.
• Check that you have entered all data correctly.
• If using a Cable modem, your ISP may have recorded the MAC (physical) ad-
dress of your PC. Run the Wizard, and on the Cable Modem screen, use the
"Clone MAC address" button to copy the MAC address from your PC to VRT-
401.
Common Connection Types
Cable Modems
Type Details ISP Data required
Dynamic
IP Address
Your IP Address is allo-
cated automatically, when
you connect to you ISP.
Usually, none.
However, some ISP's may
require you to use a particu-
lar Hostname, Domain name,
or MAC (physical) address.
Static (Fixed)
IP Address
Your ISP allocates a per-
manent IP Address to you.
IP Address allocated to you,
mask and gateway (if pro-
vided), and DNS address.
Some ISP's may also require
you to use a particular Host-
name, Domain name, or
MAC (physical) address.
DSL Modems
Type Details ISP Data required
Dynamic
IP Address
Your IP Address is allo-
cated automatically, when
you connect to you ISP.
None.
Static (Fixed)
IP Address
Your ISP allocates a per-
manent IP Address to you.
IP Address allocated to you,
mask and gateway (if pro-
vided), and DNS address.
PPPoE You connect to the ISP only
when required. The IP
address is usually allocated
automatically.
User name and password.