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ROUTER SETUP
Dynamic IP Address — This connection type means you obtain an
IP address from your Internet service provider (ISP) automatically.
(ISPs that supply a cable modem always use this.) Click “Next”
to advance to the next screen.
Clone MAC: The WAN port of the router has a unique Media
Access Control (MAC) address assigned to it referred to as
“Default MAC.” The “Clone MAC” option is available for special
situations; for example, since an ISP allows only certain MAC
addresses access to the Internet, selecting “MAC Address”
and clicking “Clone MAC” modies your WAN port’s MAC
address in order to avoid detection of the router, which can
lead to a service disconnect.
Static IP — This connection type allows you to maintain the same
IP address over time (unlike “temporary” dynamic IP addresses
that are assigned with each Internet connection). Click “Next” to