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WAN IP:
the IP address provided by your ISP.
Subnet Mask:
This is used to define the device IP classification for the chosen IP address
range. 255.255.255.0 is a typical net mask value for Class C networks. Generally it is
provided by your ISP.
Default Gateway:
This is the IP address of the host router that resides on the external
network and provides the point of connection to the next hop towards the Internet. This can
be a DSL modem, Cable modem, or a WISP gateway router. The router will direct all the
packets to the gateway if the destination host is not within the local network.
Primary DNS:
The Domain Name System (DNS) is an Internet “phone book”, which
translates domain names to IP addresses. These fields identify the server IP addresses
where the DNS requested are forwarded by this router.
4.3.1.3 PPPoE (ADSL)
Point-to-Point Protocol over Ethernet (PPPoE) is a virtual private and secure connection
between two systems that enables encapsulated data transport. It replies on two widely
accepted standards: PPP and Ethernet. It connects users through an Ethernet to the
Internet with a common broadband medium, such as wireless device or cable modem. All
the users over the Ethernet can share a common connection. If you use ADSL virtual
dial-up to connect Internet, please choose this option.
User Name:
a specific valid ADSL user name provided by your ISP.
Password:
the corresponding valid password provided by your ISP.
4.3.2 Wireless Settings
This part is provided for wireless parameter settings. If setup correctly, you can access
Internet wirelessly.