User's Manual Part 1

Internet Settings 57
Internet Settings Before you can configure the Router, you need to know the IP
information allocation method used by your ISP. There are four different
ways that ISPs can allocate IP information, as described below:
1 Static IP Address (DSL or Cable)
The ISP provides the IP addressing information for you to enter manually.
To configure the Router you will need to know the following:
■ IP Address
■ Subnet Mask
■ ISP Router
■ DNS address(es)
2 Dynamic IP Address (DSL or Cable)
Dynamic IP addressing (or DHCP) automatically assigns the Router IP
information. This method is popular with Cable providers. This method is
also used if your modem has a built in DHCP server.
3 PPPoE (DSL only)
If the installation instructions that accompany your modem ask you to
install a PPPoE client on your PC, then select this option. To configure the
Router you will need to know the following:
■ Username
■ Password
■ Service Name (if required by your ISP)
When you install the Router, you will not need to use the PPPoE software
on your PC.
4 PPTP (DSL or Cable)
PPTP is only used by some European providers. If the installation
instructions that accompany your modem ask you to setup a dialup
connection using a PPTP VPN tunnel then select this option. To configure
the Router you will need to know the following:
■ Username
■ Password
■ VPN Server address (usually your modem)