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Chapter 6 Setting up Wide Area Network using Gateway Mode This chapter will elaborate on how the Compex WP11A+ can be set as a Broadband Internet
Gateway. As the Compex WP11A+ supports different types of broadband connections, it is
important that you choose the right connection type.
6.1 Selecting the Right connection for your Broadband Internet Service
The following summarizes the type of connection suitable for your broadband Internet
subscription.
Static IP
This type of connect ion should only be used if an d only if you have subscribe d to a
fixed IP address or a range of fixed IP addresses from your service provider for your
Internet connection.
Dynamic IP
This type of connection should be used if you are configuring the Compex WP11A+ for
your Internet service. Once powered on, the Compex WP11A+ will request for an IP
address, which will be automatically assigned by your service provider. Certain Internet
Service Providers req uire DHCP Client ID before an IP address is rel eased. For such
cases, you must confi gure the System Identity with a System Name and this is
equivalent to the DHCP Client ID. The configuration of System Identity may be found
in the section on “System Identity” on Page 68.
PPP Over Ethernet (PPPoE)
This type of connection should be chosen for ADSL services in countries that use
standard PPP over Ethernet (PPPoE) for authentication. This includes Germany which
uses T-1 connection.
NOTE
If you are using Si ngTel Magix SuperSurf in Singapor e, you should select
Singapore ADSL ( Ethernet 512K). Subscribers of SingNet Broadband and
Pacific Internet Broadband should select PPPoE as their WAN types.
Australia BPA Cable
This type of connection is specially customized for BPA Cable Internet subscribers in
Australia.
NOTE
If you are using Big Pond Ca ble Internet in Australi a, you should select
Australia BPA Cable as the WAN type for your Compex WP11A+.