Chapter 2 Connection Wizard
NBG-419N User’s Guide
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2.3
Connect to Internet
The NBG-419N offers five Internet connection types. They are
Static IP
,
DHCP
,
PPPoE
,
PPTP
or
L2TP
. The wizard attempts to detect which WAN connection type you are using.
Figure 4
Detecting your Internet Connection Type
If the wizard does not detect a connection type, you must select one from the drop-down list box.
Check with your ISP to make sure you use the correct type.
Note: If you get an error message, check your hardware connections. Make sure your
Internet connection is up and running.
The following screen depends on your Internet connection type. Enter the details provided by your
Internet Service Provider (ISP) in the fields (if any).
Figure 5
Internet Connection Type
Your NBG-419N detects the following Internet Connection type.
Table 2
Internet Connection Type
CONNECTION TYPE
DESCRIPTION
Static IP
Select the
Static IP
if an administrator assigns the IP address of your
computer.
DHCP
Select the
DHCP
(Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol) option when the
WAN port is used as a regular Ethernet.
PPPoE
Select the
PPPoE
(Point-to-Point Protocol over Ethernet) option for a dial-up
connection.
PPTP
Select the
PPTP
(Point-to-Point Tunneling Protocol)
option for a dial-up
connection, and your ISP gave you an IP address and/or subnet mask.
L2TP
Select the
L2TP
(Layer 2 Tunnel Protocol)
if you are connecting to another
device over another network (like the Internet or VPN).