2.2 WAN
Use the WAN Settings screen if you have already configured the Quick Setup Wizard section and you would like to change your Internet connection type. The WAN Settings screen allows to specify the type of WAN port connect you want to establish with your ISP. The WAN settings offer the following selections for the router’s WAN port, Dynamic IP, Static IP Address, PPPoE, PPTP, L2TP and DDNS.
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Once you have made a selection, click <More Configuration> at the bottom of the screen and proceed to the manual’s relevant
2.2.1 Static IP
Select Static IP address if your ISP has given you a specific IP address for you to use. Your ISP should provide all the information required in this section. (See chapter 1 “Static IP Address” for more detail)
2.2.2 DHCP
Choose the DHCP selection if your ISP will automatically give you an IP address. Some ISP’s may also require that you fill in additional information such as MAC address (see chapter 1 “Dynamic IP” for more detail)
2.2.3 PPPoE (PPP over Ethernet)
Select PPPoE if your ISP requires the PPPoE protocol to connect you to the Internet. Your ISP should provide all the information required in this section. (See chapter 1 “PPPoE” for more detail)
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