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4.3.1.1.3 New Connection - Static Connection Setup
Static: When Static mode is selected, the following screen will pop-up. Most Internet users are provided with
a dynamic IP address by their ISP for each session, however certain situations call for a Static IP address.
This is typically when you want to host a website, or use VoIP or video-conferencing applications where other
users must regularly connect to your computer. Static IP numbers are generally made available by ISPs for
these purposes for an additional fee.
 Name: Enter the Static connection name. The name must be unique and must not contain spaces
and must not begin with a number.
 Type: Connection Type : Static.
 Sharing: Select “Disable”, “Enable” or “VLAN” sharing. Default setting is “Disable”.
 Options: Click to enable “NAT” and/or “Firewall” functionality. Default is “Enable”.
 VLAN ID: If “VLAN” is selected, manually enter the “VLAN ID” and select “Priority Bits” from
the drop down manual.
 Static Settings:
; Encapsulation: Select the encapsulation type (LLC or VC) according to the information
provided by the ISP.
; IP Address: Enter the IP Address provided by your ISP.
; Mask: Enter the Subnet mask specified by your ISP.
; Default Gateway: Enter the Default Gateway as specified by the ISP.
; DNS: Up to three Domain Name Server (DNS) addresses can also be specified.
; Mode: For static configuration, you can also select a bridge connection or a routed
connection. Since a Static IP address is typically used to host WEB servers, Bridged
connection is usual however Routed is provided also. Check with ISP for confirmation.