Cisco Systems X3000, X2000 manual Internet Setup, Internet Connection Type, Network Setup

Linksys X2000/X3000

Internet Setup

The Internet Setup section configures the router to your Internet connection.. Most of this information can be obtained through your Internet Service Provider (ISP)..

Internet Connection Type

Select the type of Internet connection your ISP provides from the drop-down menu.. The available types are:

•• Bridged Mode Only

•• RFC 2684 Bridged

•• RFC2684 Routed

•• IPoA

•• RFC 2516 PPPoE

•• RFC2364 PPPoA

Bridged Mode Only

In this mode, only the DSL modem function is available, and all Gateway features are disabled.. If selected, you only need to enter the VC Settings..

RFC 2684 Bridged

If selected, enter the correct data for the IP Settings.. Select Obtain an IP address automatically if your ISP allocates an IP address upon connection.. Otherwise, select Use the following IP address..

Advanced Configuration

RFC2684 Routed

With this method, you are required to use a permanent IP address to connect to the Internet..

IPoA

IPoA (IP over ATM) uses a fixed IP address..

RFC 2516 PPPoE

Some DSL-based ISPs use PPPoE (Point-to-Point Protocol over Ethernet) to establish Internet connections.. If you are using PPPoE, your IP address is provided automatically..

RFC2364 PPPoA

Some DSL-based ISPs use PPPoA (Point-to-Point Protocol over ATM) to establish Internet connections.. If using PPPoA, your IP address is provided automatically..

Network Setup

The Network Setup section configures the IP settings for your local network..

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