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Watson-SHDSL-Router-GUI-Manual.doc
Version 2.3-03
Watson SHDSL Router
Web-based Management Manual
Revision: 2012-02-29
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Obtain an IP Address Automatically Your connection is configured by default
to act as a DHCP client. You should keep this configuration in case your service
provider supports DHCP, or if you are connecting using a dynamic IP address.
The server that assigns the gateway with an IP address, also assigns a subnet
mask. You can override the dynamically assigned subnet mask by selecting the
'Override Subnet Mask' and specifying your own mask instead. You can click the
'Release' button to release the current leased IP address. Once the address has
been released, the button text changes to 'Renew'. Use the 'Renew' button to
renew the leased IP address.
Figure 9-83: Internet Protocol – Automatic IP
Use the Following IP Address Your connection can be configured us-
ing a permanent (static) IP address. Your service provider should provide you
with such an IP address and subnet mask.
Figure 9-84: Internet Protocol – Static IP
DNS Server Domain Name System (DNS) is the method by which Web site
domain names are translated into IP addresses. You can configure the connection
to automatically obtain a DNS server address, or specify such an address manual-
ly, according to the information provided by your ISP. To configure the connection
to automatically obtain a DNS server address, select 'Obtain DNS Server Address
Automatically' from the 'DNS Server' drop down menu.
Figure 9-85: DNS Server – Automatic IP