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D-Link DIR-815 User Manual
Section 3 - Configuration
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).
Use the radio buttons to specify the reconnect mode. 
The 
user can specify a custom schedule or specify the 
On 
Demand
, or 
Manual
option.
To specify a custom schedule, use the drop-down menu to 
select one of the schedules that has been defined in the 
Tools
> 
Schedules
window. To create a new schedule, click 
the 
New Schedule
button to open the 
Tools> Schedules 
window. Refer to “Schedules” on page 83 for more information.
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 PPPoE only).
Address Mode:
IP Address:
User Name:
Password:
Service Name:
Reconnect 
Mode:
Maximum Idle
Time:
DNS Servers:
Manual Internet Connection Setup
PPPoE (Username/Password)
Select
PPPoE (Username/Password) 
from the drop-down menu 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.