User guide

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Maximum Performance Wireless-N Router
Linksys E4200 Chapter 2: Advanced Configuration
Setup > Basic Setup
The first screen that appears is the Basic Setup screen. This
allows you to change the router’s general settings.
Setup > Basic Setup
Language
Select your language To use a different language, select
one from the drop-down menu. The language of the
browser-based utility will change five seconds after you
select another language.
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:
• Automatic Configuration - DHCP
• Static IP
• PPPoE
• PPTP
• L2TP
• Telstra Cable
Automatic Configuration - DHCP
The default Internet Connection Type is Automatic
Configuration - DHCP (Dynamic Host Configuration
Protocol). Keep the default only if your ISP supports DHCP
or if you connect using a dynamic IP address. (This option
usually applies to cable connections.)
Internet Connection Type > Automatic Configuration - DHCP
Static IP
If you are required to use a fixed IP address to connect to
the Internet, select Static IP.
Internet Connection Type > Static IP
Internet IP Address This is the router’s IP address as seen
from the Internet. Enter the IP address provided by your
ISP.
Subnet Mask This is the router’s subnet mask as seen
from the Internet. Enter the subnet mask provided by your
ISP.
Default Gateway This is the IP address of your ISP’s
gateway server. Enter the gateway IP address provided by
your ISP.
DNS 1-3 This is the IP address of your ISP’s Domain Name
System (DNS) server. Enter the DNS server IP address(es)
provided by your ISP.