Network Router User Manual

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Advanced Configuration
Linksys X2000/X3000
Internet Setup
The Internet Setup section configures the router to your Internet connection.
Most of this information can be obtained through your Internet Service
Provider (ISP).
Internet Connection Type
Select the type of Internet connection your ISP provides from the drop-down
menu. The available types are:
• Bridged Mode Only
• RFC 2684 Bridged
• RFC2684 Routed
• IPoA
• RFC 2516 PPPoE
• RFC2364 PPPoA
Bridged Mode Only
In this mode, only the DSL modem function is available, and all Gateway
features are disabled. If selected, you only need to enter the VC Settings.
RFC 2684 Bridged
If selected, enter the correct data for the IP Settings. Select Obtain an IP
address automatically if your ISP allocates an IP address upon connection.
Otherwise, select Use the following IP address.
RFC2684 Routed
With this method, you are required to use a permanent IP address to connect
to the Internet.
IPoA
IPoA (IP over ATM) uses a fixed IP address.
RFC 2516 PPPoE
Some DSL-based ISPs use PPPoE (Point-to-Point Protocol over Ethernet) to
establish Internet connections. If you are using PPPoE, your IP address is
provided automatically.
RFC2364 PPPoA
Some DSL-based ISPs use PPPoA (Point-to-Point Protocol over ATM) to establish
Internet connections. If using PPPoA, your IP address is provided automatically.
Network Setup
The Network Setup section configures the IP settings for your local network.