DSL-504 ADSL Router User’s Guide
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Upon restarting the device, i t will serve as a bridge, and therefore it will not have an y IP function on the WAN
interface. Your network service provider will instruct you on what further steps are needed to establish the WAN
connection. You may have to install software on your computer or you may be required to alter the IP settings on
your computer.
You will notice that the configuration options have changed since this device is no longer acting as a router.
Bridge with RFC 1483 Configuration
The only configuration option available for RFC 1483 connections is the Encapsulation Method. Do not
change this unless you are instructed to d o so. To change the Encapsulation Method select the option and click
the OK button. You will have to restart the device again for the change to take effect.
When the Bridged Connection has been properly configured and any required additional software as been
installed on the computer or computers using the device, you should be able to access the Internet according to
the instructions that came with the software.