Your Internet/WAN Connection Type
From the WAN Setting
If you change the number of WAN ports, a confirmation message will appear. Click the OK button to save the new setting. You must save this setting before you can click Edit to change the settings of any new WAN ports. The Connection Type will dis- play the word “Undefined” if you have not changed the WAN settings of the selected WAN port.
The WAN Setting table will display the WAN port numbers in the Interface column and their respective con- nection types in the Connection Type column. Click Edit in the Con- fig. column to change the WAN set- tings of the selected WAN port. The default Connection Type of WAN1 and WAN2 is Obtain an IP automati- cally.
In the
The Network Setup screen to the instructions for the connection type you are using.
1 Obtain an IP Automatically
a If your ISP says that you are connecting through DHCP or a dynamic IP address from your ISP, then select Obtain an IP automatically as the WAN Connection Type. If you also select Use the Following DNS Server Addresses, enter a spe- cific DNS Server IP Address.
b Click the Save Settings button, and go to Step G.
2 Static IP
a If your ISP says that you are connecting through a static or fixed IP address from your ISP, then select Static IP as the WAN Connection Type.
b Enter the WAN IP Address, Sub- net Mask Default Gateway Address, and DNS Server pro- vided by your ISP.
c In the DNS Server fields, enter the DNS address(es) provided by your ISP. You need to enter at least one DNS address.
d Click the Save Settings button, and go to Step G.
3 PPPoE
a If your ISP says that you are connecting through PPPoE or if you normally enter a user name and password to access the Internet, then select PPPoE as the WAN Connection Type.
b Enter the User Name and Pass- word provided by your ISP.
c If you select Connect on Demand, the PPPoE connec- tion will be disconnected if it has been idle for a period longer than the Max Idle Time setting.
d If you select Keep Alive, the
Obtain an IP automaticallyRouter will keep the connec- tion alive by sending out a few data packets at the Redial Period, so your Internet service thinks that the connection is still active.
e Click the Save Settings button. f Go to Step G.
Static IP
PPPoE
PPTP
4 PPTP
PPTP is a service used in Europe and Israel only. IF you are using a PPTP connection, check with your ISP for the necessary setup information. When you are finished, go to Step G.
G If you haven’t already done so, click the Save Settings button. Then, close the web browser.
H Power your cable or DSL modem off and back on again.
I Restart or power on your PCs so they can obtain the Router’s new settings.
J To test the Router’s settings, open your web browser from any computer. In the browser’s Address field, enter www.linksys.com/registration and press the Enter key.
Congratulations! The installation of
the Router is complete.
J
For additional information or troubleshooting help, refer to the User Guide on the Setup CD- ROM. You can also call or
support@linksys.com Website
http://www.linksys.com or http://support.linksys.com
RMA (Return Merchandise Authorization)
http://www.linksys.com/support
FTP Site
ftp://ftp.linksys.com
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