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5. The Router supports five connection types: DHCP (obtain an IP automati-
cally), PPPoE, Static IP Address, RAS, and PPTP. These types are selected
from the drop-down menu beside WAN Connection Type. The Setup tab
and available features will differ depending on what kind of connection type
you select, the instructions for which are included here:
Obtain an IP Automatically
If your ISP says that you are connecting through a dynamic IP address (or
DHCP), perform these steps:
a. Select Obtain an IP automatically as the WAN Connection Type (as
previously shown in Figure 4-3).
b. Click the Apply button to save the settings.
Static IP
If your ISP says that you are connecting through a static (or fixed) IP
address, perform these steps (as shown in Figure 4-4):
a. Select Static IP as the WAN Connection Type.
b. In the fields beside
“Specify WAN IP
Address”, enter the IP
Address.
c. Enter the Subnet Mask.
d. Enter the Default
Gateway Address.
e. Enter the DNS in the 1,
2, and/or 3 fields. You
must enter at least one
DNS address.
f. Click the Apply button
to save the settings.
Figure 4-4
Instant Wireless
TM
Series
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