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Section 3 - Configuration
Priorities
You can select the priority of each device on your local network. Click the up arrow to move the item higher in the priority list
or the down arrow to lower the priority.
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Section 3 - Configuration
Setup
If you want to configure your router to connect to the Internet using
the wizard, click
Internet Connection Setup
. Please refer to page 27.
Click
Manual Internet Connection Setup
to configure your
connection manually. (Instructions for manual setup begin below.)
The next few pages will explain each of the ISP connection types. You can select the type from the
My Internet Connection is
drop-down menu.
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Section 3 - Configuration
Select
Static IP
to manually enter the IP settings supplied by
your ISP.
Enter the IP address assigned by your ISP.
Enter the Subnet Mask assigned by your ISP.
Enter the Gateway assigned by your ISP.
The DNS server information will be supplied by your ISP
(Internet Service Provider.)
Maximum Transmission Unit - you may need to change the
MTU for optimal performance with your specific ISP. 1500 is
the default MTU.
The default MAC Address is set to the Internet port’s physical
interface MAC address on the Broadband Router. It is not
recommended that you change the default MAC address unless
required by your ISP.
You can use the
Copy Your PC’s MAC
Address
button to replace the Internet port’s MAC address
with the MAC address of your Ethernet card.
My Internet Connection:
IP Address:
Subnet Mask:
Default Gateway:
DNS Servers:
MTU:
MAC Address:
Manual Internet Setup
Static (assigned by ISP)
Select
Static IP
if all the Internet port’s IP information is provided to you by your ISP. You will need to enter in the IP address, subnet mask, gateway
address, and DNS address(es) provided to you by your ISP.
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Section 3 - Configuration
Select
Dynamic IP (DHCP)
to obtain IP Address information
automatically from your ISP. Select this option if your ISP does not
give you any IP numbers to use. This option is commonly used for
cable and some DSL services.
The Host Name is optional but may be required by some ISPs.
Leave blank if you are not sure.
Check the box if you are having problems obtaining an IP address
from your ISP.
Enter the Primary and secondary DNS server IP addresses assigned
by your ISP. These addresses are usually obtained automatically
from your ISP. Leave blank if you did not specifically receive these
from your ISP.
Maximum Transmission Unit - you may need to change the MTU
for optimal performance with your specific ISP. 1500 is the default
MTU.
The default MAC Address is set to the Internet port’s physical
interface MAC address on the router. It is not recommended that
you change the default MAC address unless required by your ISP.
You can use the
Copy Your PC’s MAC Address
button to replace
the Internet port’s MAC address with the MAC address of your
Ethernet card.
My Internet
Connection:
Host Name:
MAC Address:
Internet Setup
Dynamic (Cable)
Primary/Secondary
DNS Server:
MTU:
Use Unicasting:
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Section 3 - Configuration
Select
PPPoE (Username/Password)
from the drop-down menu.
Select
Static IP
if your ISP assigned you the IP address, subnet mask,
gateway, and DNS server addresses. In most cases, select
Dynamic IP
.
Enter the IP address (Static PPPoE only).
Enter your PPPoE user name.
Enter your PPPoE password and then retype the password in the next box.
Enter the ISP Service Name (optional).
Select either
Always-on
,
On-Demand
, or
Manual
.
Enter a maximum idle time during which the Internet connection is maintained during inactivity. To disable this feature, set the
Reconnect Mode
to
Always-on
.
Enter the Primary and secondary DNS server IP addresses assigned by your ISP. These addresses are usually obtained automatically
from your ISP. Leave blank if you did not specifically receive these from your ISP.
Maximum Transmission Unit - you may need to change the MTU for optimal performance with your specific ISP. 1492 is the default MTU.
The default MAC Address is set to the Internet port’s physical interface MAC address on the router. It is not recommended that you
change the default MAC address unless required by your ISP.
You can use the
Copy Your PC’s MAC Address
button to replace the
Internet port’s MAC address with the MAC address of your Ethernet card.
My Internet
Connection is:
Address Mode:
IP Address:
Username:
Password:
Service Name:
Reconnect
Mode:
Maximum Idle
Time:
DNS Servers:
MTU:
MAC Address:
Internet Setup
PPPoE (DSL)
Choose PPPoE (Point to Point Protocol over Ethernet) if your ISP uses a PPPoE connection. Your ISP will provide you with a
username and password. This option is typically used for DSL services. Make sure to remove your PPPoE software from your
computer. The software is no longer needed and will not work through a router.

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