Linksys BEFW11S4 manual Obtain an IP Automatically, Static IP, Address, PPPoE, User, Name

Instant Wireless® Series

5.The Router supports five connection types: DHCP (obtain an IP automati- cally), PPPoE, Static IP Address, RAS, and PPTP. These types are selected from the drop-down menu beside WAN Connection Type. The Setup tab and available features will differ depending on what kind of connection type you select, the instructions for which are included here:

Obtain an IP Automatically

If your ISP says that you are connecting through a dynamic IP address (or DHCP), perform these steps:

a.Select Obtain an IP automatically as the WAN Connection Type (as previously shown in Figure 4-3).

b.Click the Apply button to save the settings.

Static IP

If your ISP says that you are connecting through a static (or fixed) IP address, perform these steps (as shown in Figure 4-4):

a.Select Static IP as the WAN Connection Type.

b.In the fields beside

“Specify	WAN IP
Address”,	enter the IP
Address.

c.Enter the Subnet Mask.

d.Enter the Default Gateway Address.

e.Enter the DNS in the 1, 2, and/or 3 fields. You must enter at least one DNS address.

f.Click the Apply button to save the settings.

Figure 4-4

Wireless Access Point Router with 4-Port Switch

PPPoE

If your DSL provider says that you are con- necting through PPPoE or if you normally enter a user name and pass- word to access the Internet, perform these steps (shown in Figure

4-5):

a. Select PPPoE as the WAN Connection Type.

b. Enter the	User
Name.	Figure 4-5

c.Enter the Password.

d.Click the Apply button to save the settings.

RAS (for SingTel Users)

RAS is a service used in Singapore only. If you are using a RAS connection (as shown in Figure 4-6), check with your ISP for the necessary setup infor- mation.

Figure 4-6

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