User's Manual

17D-Link DIR-645 User Manual
Section 3 - Software Configuration
Internet (Manual)
On this page the user can configure the Internet Connection settings manually. To
access the Manual Internet Connection Setup page, click on the Manual Internet
Connection Setup button. On this page there a multiple parameters that can be
configured regarding the Internet Connection setup. We’ll discuss them from top to
bottom.
At any given point the user can save the configuration done, on this page, by clicking
on the Save Settings button. If you choose to discard the changes made, click on
the Don’t Save Settings button.
Internet Connection Type
In this section, the user can select from a list of Internet Connection types that can be
configured and used on this router. Options to choose from are Static IP, Dynamic
IP, PPPoE, PPTP, L2TP, and DS-Lite.
After selecting a specific Internet Connection type, this page will automatically refresh
and provide unique fields to configure related to the specified Internet Connection
type.
My Internet Connection is: Dynamic IP (DHCP)
The default WAN configuration for this router is Dynamic IP (DHCP). This option
allows the router to obtain an IP address automatically from the device that is
connected to the Internet port.
Note: If you’re not sure about the type of Internet Connection you have, please contact
your Internet Service Provider (ISP) for assistance.
After selecting Dynamic IP, the following parameters will be available for configuration:
Host Name:
The Host Name is optional but may be required by some
ISPs. Leave blank if you are not sure.
Use Unicasting:
Tick this option if you ISP uses the unicast method to
provide IP addresses.
Primary DNS:
Enter the Primary DNS IP address used here.