The Ethernet (WAN) Port Configuration Screen

 

 

IP Address

 

IP Address is

Also called Dynamic IP Address. This is the default, and the most common.

assigned

Only change this if advised to do so by the person or organization providing the LAN/WAN port

automatically

connection.

 

 

 

Specified

Also called a Static IP Address. If this option is selected, the following data must be entered.

IP Address

IP Address - The IP address on the LAN or WAN.

 

Network Mask - The subnet mask associated with the IP address above.

 

Gateway - The address of the router or gateway on the LAN or WAN that the user is connecting to.

 

Note: If using PPPoE, enter only the IP Address.

 

 

DNS

 

Automatically

The DNS (Domain Name Server) address is normally obtained automatically from the DHCP Server

obtain from Server

which provides the IP address.

 

Note: This option cannot be used with a fixed IP address, since no server is used.

 

 

Use this DNS

If this option is selected, enter the IP address of the DNS (Domain Name Server) to use.

 

Note: Select this option when using a Specified (Static) IP address.

 

 

MAC Address

 

MAC Address

Also called Network Adapter Address or Physical Address. This is a low-level network identifier, as

 

seen from the WAN port.

 

Normally there is no need to change this field, but if necessary, use the Copy from PC button to copy

 

the computer's address into this field. This is only necessary if the computer’s MAC address has been

 

recorded.

 

Use the Default button to insert the default value, or enter a value directly, if desired.

 

Note: To avoid problems regarding the MAC address, do NOT swap the LAN/WAN connection

 

from the computer to the APC 3-in-1 Wireless Mobile Router, or from the APC 3-in-1

 

Wireless Mobile Router to the computer.

 

 

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American Power Conversion 3-in-1 Wireless Mobile Router user manual Ethernet WAN Port Configuration Screen