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April 14, 2006 | Appendix A: Command Line Interface Access |
Step | Action |
2Configure the following parameters, 1 through 6, for the PPP session:
•LAN Protocol
Enter 1 then select one of the following for DHCP protocol:
Note: If a DHCP server is not set up and active on your LAN, do not enable DHCP client. DHCP Client mode is recommended for use only when bridging is used as the LAN protocol.
•LAN IP Address
Enter 2 then type the IP address provided by your LAN administrator. Use the following criteria to determine if or how the LAN IP address will be changed:
–Enter an IP address for the LAN
–Use the default IP address for the LAN port which is 10.0.0.1. If you choose to use the default IP address, make sure the devices on your LAN are on the same subnet as this modem LAN port.
–If you want a DHCP server on your LAN to automatically provide the modem LAN port IP address, select Client for the DHCP configuration.
•LAN Subnet Mask
Enter 3 then type the LAN subnet mask provided by your LAN administrator. Use the following criteria to determine if or how the LAN subnet mask will be changed:
–Enter the subnet mask for the LAN
–Use the default subnet mask for the LAN port which is 255.255.255.0. If you choose to use the default subnet mask, ensure that it allows devices on your LAN to access the modem LAN port.
–If you want a DHCP server on your LAN to automatically provide the subnet mask in addition to the IP address, select Client for the DHCP configuration.
•System Default Gateway
Enter 4 then type the IP address of the default gateway. This IP Address is the default gateway for the modem.
•Ethernet Mode
The default is Auto Negotiation. Mode: Enabled.
•Change LAN Protocol
Enter 6 then select one of the following to change the LAN Protocol:
3Select Save Current configuration from the Main Menu as described in “Saving the Current Configuration” on page