User's Manual

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1.4 WAN Interface Setup
a. If you choose the DHCP Client, you must have another DHCP server within your
network or else you must manually configure the computer.
b. If you choose Static IP, you should have fixed IP Parameters specified by your ISP.
You should type the following parameters into the spaces provided:
IP Address - Enter the IP address in dotted-decimal notation provided by your ISP.
Subnet Mask - Enter the subnet Mask in dotted-decimal notation provided by your ISP,
usually is 255.255.255.0.
Default Gateway - (Optional) Enter the gateway IP address in dotted-decimal
notation provided by your ISP.
MTU Size - The normal MTU (Maximum Transmission Unit) value for most Ethernet
networks is 1500 Bytes. For some ISPs you may need to modify the MTU. But this is
rarely required, and should not be done unless you are sure it is necessary for your ISP
connection.
DNS 1 - (Optional) Enter the DNS address in dotted-decimal nota tion provided by your
ISP.
DNS 2 - (Optional) Type another DNS address in dotted-decimal notation provided
by your ISP if provided.
DNS 3 - (Optional) Type the third DNS address in dotted-decimal notation provided
by your ISP if provided.
c. If you choose PPPoE, you should enter the following parameters.
User Name/Password - Enter the User Name and Password provided by your ISP.
These fields are case-sensitive.
Connection Type:
Connect on Demand - You can configure the router to disconnect your Internet
connection after a specified period of inactivity (Max Idle Time). If your Internet
connection has been terminated due to inactivity, Connect on Demand enables the
router to automatically re-establish your connection as soon as you attempt to access
the Internet again. If you wish to activate Connect on Demand, click the radio button.
If you want your Internet connection to remain active at all times, enter 0 in the Max Idle