connection manually and continue to the next page.
If you want to configure your router to connect to the Internet
using the wizard, click
Internet.Connection.Setup.Wizard
.
You will be directed to the Quick Setup Wizard. Please refer
to page 14.
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Select
Static.IP
to manually enter the IP settings supplied by
your ISP.
Advanced Domain Name System (DNS) services enhances your
Internet performance by getting you the information and web
pages you are looking for faster and more reliably. In addition,
it improves your overall Internet experience by correcting many
common typo mistakes automatically, taking you where you
intended to go and saving you valuable time.
Disclaimer:
D-Link makes no warranty as to the availability, reliability,
functionality and operation of the Advanced DNS service or its features.
Check to enable true Gigabit routing. This will increase the
through-put of the WAN-LAN connectivity of the router.
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.
My Internet Connection:
Enable Advanced DNS
Service:
Enable True Gigabit
Routing Connectivity:
IP Address:
Subnet Mask:
Default Gateway:
DNS Servers:
MTU:
Manual Internet Setup
Static (assigned by ISP)
Select Static IP Address 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. Each IP address entered in the fields must be in the appropriate IP form, which
are four octets separated by a dot (x.x.x.x). The Router will not accept the IP address if it is not in this format.
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MAC Address:
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.
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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
modem services.
Advanced Domain Name System (DNS) services enhances your Internet
performance by getting you the information and web pages you
are looking for faster and more reliably. In addition, it improves your
overall Internet experience by correcting many common typo mistakes
automatically, taking you where you intended to go and saving you
valuable time.
Disclaimer:
D-Link makes no warranty as to the availability, reliability,
functionality and operation of the Advanced DNS service or its features.
Check to enable true Gigabit routing. This will increase the through-put
of the WAN-LAN connectivity of the router.
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 at 0.0.0.0 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 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:
Enable Advanced
DNS Service:
Host Name:
MAC Address:
Dynamic (Cable)
Primary/Secondary
DNS Server:
MTU:
Use Unicasting:
Enable True Gigabit
Routing Connectivity:
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Select
PPPoE.(Username/Password)
from the drop-down menu.
Advanced Domain Name System (DNS) services enhances your Internet
performance by getting you the information and web pages you are looking
for faster and more reliably. In addition, it improves your overall Internet
experience by correcting many common typo mistakes automatically, taking
you where you intended to go and saving you valuable time.
Disclaimer:
D-Link makes no warranty as to the availability, reliability, functionality
and operation of the Advanced DNS service or its features.
Check to enable true Gigabit routing. This will increase the through-put of
the WAN-LAN connectivity of the router.
Select
Static.IP
if your ISP assigned you the IP address, subnet mask, gateway,
and DNS server addresses. In most cases, select
Dynamic
.
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
.
My Internet
Connection:
Enable
Advanced DNS
Service:
Enable True
Gigabit Routing
Connectivity:
Address Mode:
IP Address:
User Name:
Password:
Service Name:
Reconnect
Mode:
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.