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Static IP

Only use Static IP if directed to by your Internet Service Provider.

Select

Static.IP.

from the drop-down menu.

Enter the IP address assigned to you by your Internet Service Provider.

Enter the subnet mask assigned to you by your Internet Service Provider.

Enter the default gateway assigned to you by your Internet Service

Provider.

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.

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

button to replace the Internet port’s MAC address

with the MAC address of your Ethernet card.

Maximum Transmission Unit - you may need to change the MTU for

optimal performance with your specific ISP. 1500 is the default MTU.

Enter the ISP Service Name (optional).

Check this box if you want the router to use NAT to provide IP addresses

for your computers and devices. If this is disabled, your devices will need

to get IP addresses from your ISP or configured individually.

My Internet

Connection:

IP Address:

Subnet Mask:

Default

Gateway:

Primary/

Secondary DNS

Server:

MAC Address:

MTU:

Enable NAT:

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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.

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.

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

button to replace the Internet port’s MAC address

with the MAC address of your Ethernet card.

Maximum Transmission Unit - you may need to change the MTU for

optimal performance with your specific ISP. 1500 is the default MTU.

Check this box if you want the router to use NAT to provide IP addresses

for your computers and devices. If this is disabled, your devices will need

to get IP addresses from your ISP or configured individually.

My Internet

Connection:

Primary/Secondary

DNS Server:

MAC Address:

MTU:

Enable NAT:

Dynamic IP (DHCP)

If you are unsure what method you use to connect to the Internet, try this first. Cable modems usually use this type of connection

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Select

PPPoE.(Username/Password)

from the drop-down menu.

Enter your PPPoE username.

Enter your PPPoE password and then retype the password in the next

box.

Enter the ISP Service Name (optional).

Enter the IP address assigned to you by your Internet Service Provider.

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.

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

button to replace the Internet port’s MAC address

with the MAC address of your Ethernet card.

Maximum Transmission Unit - you may need to change the MTU for

optimal performance with your specific ISP. 1492 is the default MTU.

Check this box if you want the router to use NAT to provide IP addresses

for your computers and devices. If this is disabled, your devices will need

to get IP addresses from your ISP or configured individually.

My Internet

Connection:

Username:

Password:

Service Name:

IP Address:

Primary/

Secondary DNS

Server:

MAC Address:

MTU:

Enable NAT:

PPPoE (Username/Password)

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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Select

PPTP.(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 assigned to you by your Internet Service Provider.

Enter the subnet mask assigned to you by your Internet Service Provider.

Enter the Gateway IP Address provided by your Internet Service Provider.

Enter the Server IP provided by your Internet Service Provider.

Enter your PPTP username.

Enter your PPTP password and then retype the password in the next box.

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.

My Internet

Connection:

Address Mode:

PPTP IP Address:

PPTP Subnet Mask:

PPTP Gateway IP

Address:

PPTP Server IP

Address:

Username:

Password:

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L2TP

Choose L2TP 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.

Select

L2

TP.(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 assigned to you by your Internet Service Provider.

Enter the subnet mask assigned to you by your Internet Service Provider.

Enter the Gateway IP Address provided by your Internet Service Provider.

Enter the Server IP provided by your Internet Service Provider.

Enter your L2TP username.

Enter your L2TP password and then retype the password in the next box.

My Internet

Connection:

Address Mode:

L2TP IP Address:

L2TP Subnet Mask:

L2TP Gateway IP

Address:

L2TP Server IP

Address:

Username:

Password: