Selecting Configuration Parameters

SELECTING CONFIGURATION PARAMETERS

There are many configuration options for the modem from which you can select. The following options are recommended for enhanced performance.

•DHCP to allow the modem to dynamically serve IP addresses to devices on the LAN

•NAT to map public IP addresses (proxy IP addresses) acquired from the service provider for the WAN sessions to private IP addresses on the LAN

The following table shows possible configurations, with the recommended configuration first:

DHCP

NAT

How IP Address Acquired

 

 

 

On

On

Dynamic

Off

On

Dynamic

On

On

Fixed

Off

On

Fixed

Off

Off

Fixed

 

 

 

SETTING UP THE PPP MODE (700F ONLY)

For the Megabit Modem 700F only, you can select either PPP over ATM or RFC 1483 bridge/router encapsulation for all sessions you set up. To have all sessions (up to 32) as PPP over ATM mode of operation, do the following:

1From the system menu, select general.

2Select PPP Over ATM as the Mode of Operation.

3Click Apply, then reset the modem.

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