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D-Link DIR-657 User Manual
Section 3 - Configuration
If you selected L2TP, enter your L2TP username and password. Click
Next
to continue.
If you selected Static, enter your network settings supplied by your Internet provider. Click
Next
to continue.
Click
Connect
to save your settings. Once the router is finished rebooting, click
Continue
.
Please allow 1-2 minutes to connect.
Close your browser window and reopen it to test your Internet connection. It may take a few
tries to initially connect to the Internet.
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D-Link DIR-657 User Manual
Section 3 - Configuration
Manual Configuration
Dynamic (Cable)
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 such as Comcast and Cox.
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
Clone.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:
Primary/Secondary
DNS Server:
MTU:
Use Unicasting:
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D-Link DIR-657 User Manual
Section 3 - Configuration
Select
PPPoE.(Username/Password)
from the drop-down menu.
Select
Static
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
.
Enter the Primary and Secondary DNS Server Addresses (Static PPPoE only).
Enter a maximum idle time during which the Internet connection is maintained
during inactivity. To disable this feature, enable Auto-reconnect.
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 Broadband Router. It is not recommended that you change the
default MAC address unless required by your ISP. You can use the
Clone.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:
Address Mode:
IP Address:
User Name:
Password:
Service Name:
Reconnection Mode:
Maximum Idle Time:
DNS Addresses:
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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D-Link DIR-657 User Manual
Section 3 - Configuration
Select
Static
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 PPTP only).
Enter the Primary and Secondary DNS Server Addresses (Static PPTP only).
Enter the Gateway IP Address provided by your ISP.
Enter the Server IP provided by your ISP (optional).
Enter your PPTP username.
Enter your PPTP password and then retype the password in the next box.
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, enable Auto-reconnect.
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. 1400 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
Clone.Your.PC’s.MAC.Address
button to replace the Internet port’s MAC address with the MAC address of your
Ethernet card.
Address Mode:
PPTP IP Address:
PPTP Subnet Mask:
PPTP Gateway:
PPTP Server IP:
PPTP
Choose PPTP (Point-to-Point-Tunneling Protocol ) if your ISP uses a PPTP connection. Your ISP will provide you with a username and password. This
option is typically used for DSL services.
Username:
Password:
Reconnect Mode:
Maximum Idle Time:
DNS Servers:
MTU:
MAC Address:
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D-Link DIR-657 User Manual
Section 3 - Configuration
Select
Static
if your ISP assigned you the IP address, subnet mask, gateway, and DNS server
addresses. In most cases, select
Dynamic
.
Enter the L2TP IP address supplied by your ISP (Static only).
Enter the Subnet Mask supplied by your ISP (Static only).
Enter the Gateway IP Address provided by your ISP.
Enter the Server IP provided by your ISP (optional).
Enter your L2TP username.
Enter your L2TP password and then retype the password in the next box.
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, enable Auto-reconnect.
Enter the Primary and Secondary DNS Server Addresses (Static L2TP only).
Maximum Transmission Unit - you may need to change the MTU for optimal performance
with your specific ISP. 1400 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
Clone.Your.PC’s.MAC.Address
button to replace the
Internet port’s MAC address with the MAC address of your Ethernet card.
Address Mode:
L2TP IP
Address:
L2TP Subnet
Mask:
L2TP Gateway:
L2TP Server IP:
Username:
Password:
Reconnect
Mode:
Maximum Idle
Time:
DNS Servers:
MTU:
Clone MAC
Address:
L2TP
Choose L2TP (Layer 2 Tunneling Protocol) if your ISP uses a L2TP connection. Your ISP will provide you with a username and password. This option
is typically used for DSL services.

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