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Using the Configuration Menu

Home > WAN > Dynamic IP Address

Most Cable modem users will select this option to obtain an IP

Host Name-

This is optional, but may be required by some ISPs. The host

name is the device name of the Router.

MAC Address-

The default MAC Address is set to the WAN’s physical interface

MAC address on the Router.

Clone

MAC Address-

This feature will copy the MAC address of the Ethernet card, and

replace the WAN MAC address of the Router with this Ethernet

card MAC address.

It is not recommended that you change the

default MAC address unless required by your ISP.

Primary DNS

Address-

Secondary DNS

Address-

Auto-reconnect -

Input the primary DNS address provided by your ISP

(Optional) Input the Secondary DNS address provided by your ISP.

MTU-

Maximum Transmission Unit

; default is 1500; you may need to

change the MTU to conform to your ISP.

If enabled, the Broadband Router will automatically connect to

your ISP after your system is restarted or if the connection is

dropped.

Auto-backup -

Enabling this feature will connect your router to the Internet using

a dial-up service if your broadband connection becomes unavail-

able. A subscription to a dial-up service is required for the auto-

backup to work.

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Using the Configuration Menu

Home > WAN > Static IP Address

If you use a Static IP Address, you will input information here that your ISP has provided

to you.

Secondary DNS

Address-

(Optional) Input the Secondary DNS address provided by your

ISP.

Primary DNS

Address-

Input the primary DNS address provided by your ISP

ISP Gateway

Address-

Input the Gateway address provided by your ISP

Subnet Mask-

Input the Subnet Mask provided by your ISP

IP Address-

Input the IP Address provided by your ISP

MTU-

Maximum Transmission Unit

; default is 1500; you may need to

change the MTU to conform to your ISP.

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Using the Configuration Menu

Home > WAN > PPPoE

Most DSL users will select this option to obtain an IP address automatically from their

ISP through the use of PPPoE.

MTU-

Maximum Transmission Unit

; default is 1492; you may need to

change the MTU to conform to your ISP.

IP Address-

(Optional) Enter in the IP Address if you are assigned a static

PPPoE address.

Service Name-

(Optional) Check with your ISP for more information if they

require the use of service name.

Maximum

Idle Time-

Enter a maximum idle time during which Internet connection is

maintained during inactivity.

To disable this feature, enable

Auto-

reconnect

.

(Optional) Input the secondary DNS address

Primary DNS

Address-

You will get the DNS IP automatically from your ISP but you

may enter a specific DNS address that you want to use instead.

Password-

Your PPPoE username provided by your ISP

User Name-

Your PPPoE password is provided by your ISP

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Using the Configuration Menu

Home > WAN > Dial-up Network

Most Dial-up users will select this option to connect to their ISP through an analog

dial-up modem. This feature can be used as a back-up when your broadband connec-

tivity is unavailable.

Extra Settings-

Assigned

IP Address-

(Optional) Enter in the IP Address if you are assigned a static

PPPoE address.

Primary DNS-

Seconday DNS-

If the settings are configured as “0.0.0.0,” they will be auto-

matically assigned upon connection.

Baud Rate-

Maximum Idle Time-

Enter a maximum idle time during which Internet connection

is maintained during inactivity.

To disable this feature, en-

able

Auto-reconnect

.

Dial-up Password-

Password provided by your ISP

Dial-up Account-

Telephone number to connect to your ISP

Dial-up Telephone -

Username provided by your ISP

The communication speed between the DI-804HV and your

modem.

This setting is used to optimize the communication quality

between the ISP and your analog dial-up modem. (Initializa-

tion string) - optional.

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Using the Configuration Menu

Home > WAN > PPTP

PPTP Password-

Enter the PPTP password

PPTP Account-

Enter the PPTP account name

My Subnet Mask-

Enter the Subnet Mask

Connection ID-

(Optional) Enter the connection ID if required by your ISP

Maximum

Idle Time-

Enter a maximum idle time during which Internet connection is

maintained during inactivity. To disable this feature, enable

Auto-

reconnect.

My IP Address-

Enter the IP Address

Server IP Address-

Enter the Server IP Address

Point-to-Point Tunneling Protocol (PPTP) is a WAN connection used in Europe.