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Actiontec Wireless-Ready DSL Gateway User Manual
Transparent Bridging
Select this option to use the Gateway as a transparent bridge only if directed to do
so by your ISP. This option should only be used if the Gateway is being used as a
Modem to connect one computer to the Internet via a DSL connection. When the
Gateway is being used as a transparent bridge, it does not provide any firewall
security.
Obtain an IP Address through PPPoE or PPPoA
Select this option to allow the Gateway to use the Point-to-Point over Ethernet
(PPPoE) or Point-to-Point over ATM (PPPoA) protocol.
If a User Name,Password and/or Static IP was entered during Basic Setup, it
should be displayed in the “Broadband Connection via PPPoE/PPPoA”screen. If
not, enter the information now. If the information is unavailable, contact your
Internet Service Provider (ISP).
Obtain an IP Through DHCP
Select this option to allow the modem to query the Internet Service Provider (ISP)
and receive IP address and routing information. Some ISPs need to authenticate
their end users with a Host Name and/or Domain Name.Ifthis is the case, check
with the ISP for a host name and domain name and enter them in the “Broadband
Connection via DHCP”screen. If the ISP does not require these settings, leave the
text boxes blank.