DSL-300 ADSL Modem User’s Guide
Change Connection Type to IPoA
To change the connection type to IPoA and connect to the Internet, follow these steps:
1.In the Account Configuration window, select IPoA from the Connection Type
Figure 6. IPoA Account Configuration – Initial Set Up
2.DO NOT change the Encapsulation setting unless your ADSL service provider or ISP has instructed you to change it. By default, the LLC is selected. If you are told to change this, select VC Mux from the
3.Type in the global IP settings for your account. The global IP settings are used to identify your account on the Internet. Your ISP or ADSL service provider should give you an IP Address and Netmask. Enter these numbers in the spaces provided. IP settings are written using dotted decimal notation, that is, an IP setting (such as an IP address) is written as a set of four numbers of up to three digits each separated by a period (also called “dot” or decimal point). Remember, these IP addresses are your “global” or “universal” IP settings. This has no effect on the IP address of your computer. The IP address of your computer as well as the IP address you used to connect to the Modem are both “local” IP addresses.
4.Additional IP settings must be entered so the Modem can be used to access the Internet and find web pages. These are the Gateway IP address and the DNS IP address. Enter these IP settings in the spaces provided.
5.Click the OK button. A message prompt appears informing you that it will take about a minute to save the information and restart the Modem. Click Yes to restart the Modem.
Note: If you have been instructed to change the VPI/VCI settings, skip ahead to the System Settings section in the next chapter.
6.After restarting, the Modem will be connected and ready for use unless you also need to change the VPI/VCI settings or enter a new AC Name. For instructions on changing these settings read the section titled System Setting.
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