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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

Address

automatically

from their ISP (Internet Service Provider).

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 inter-

face 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.

Renew IP Forever

Enable this feature to allow the router to automatically recon-

nect to the ISP if the connection drops.

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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

(Optional) Input the Secondary DNS address provided by your

ISP.

Primary DNS

Input the primary DNS address provided by your ISP.

WAN Gateway

Input the Gateway address provided by your ISP.

WAN Subnet Mask

Input the Subnet Mask provided by your ISP.

WAN 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.

Auto-backup

Enabling this feature will connect your router to the Internet us-

ing a dial-up service if your broadband connection becomes un-

available. 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 > 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

.

Secondary DNS

(Optional) Input the secondary DNS address.

Primary DNS

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 provided by your ISP.

Auto-reconnect

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 us-

ing a dial-up service if your broadband connection becomes un-

available. 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 > Dial-up Network

Most Dial-up users will

select this option to con-

nect to their ISP through

an analog dial-up modem.

This feature can be used

as a back-up when your

broadband connectivity 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-824VUP+ 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.

Auto-reconnect

If enabled, the Broadband Router will automatically connect

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

is dropped.

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Using the Configuration Menu

Home > WAN > Others > 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.

Auto-reconnect

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

unavailable. A subscription to a dial-up service is required for

the auto-backup to work.