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Configuring the Router

 

 

 

 

 

STEP 4

Click OK.

 

For added security, you should later set a new password on the Administration >

 

Management page of the configuration utility.

STEP 5

The configuration utility appears with the Setup menu and Summary selected.

 

Click WAN under the Setup menu.

STEP 6

If requested by your ISP (usually cable ISPs), complete the Host Name and Domain

 

Name fields, and the MTU and MTU Size fields. Otherwise, leave the defaults.

STEP 7

In the WAN screen, choose an Internet Connection Type from the

 

drop-down menu. Depending on the Internet connection type that you select,

 

additional setup may be required.

 

The Internet Connection Types are:

 

Automatic Configuration - DHCP If you connect through DHCP or a

 

dynamic IP address from your ISP, keep this default setting.

 

Static IP If your ISP assigns you a static IP address, select Static IP from the

 

drop-down menu. Complete the Internet IP Address, Subnet Mask, Default

 

Gateway, and DNS fields. Enter at least one DNS address.

 

PPPoE If you connect through PPPoE, select PPPoE from the drop-down

 

menu. Complete the User Name and Password fields.

 

PPTP PPTP is used in Europe only. If you use a PPTP connection, check

 

with your ISP for the necessary setup information.

 

Heartbeat Signal Heartbeat Signal is used primarily in Australia. Check

 

with your ISP for the necessary setup information.

 

L2TP: L2TP is used mostly in Europe. Check with your ISP for the

 

necessary setup information.

STEP 8 When you finish entering your Internet connection settings, click Save.

STEP 9 Restart or power on your PC to obtain the new router setting.

STEP 10 Test the setup by opening your web browser from any computer and entering http://www.cisco.com/smb.

Congratulations! The installation of the router is complete.

NOTE For more information about advanced settings and security options, refer to

Chapter 5, “Setting Up and Configuring the Router.”

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