Setup

Figure 7: Setup Wizard - Internet Access

4.On the Internet Access Screen, shown above, select the correct connection type, as used by your ISP. Click "Next" and complete the configuration for your connec- tion method.

You need the data supplied by your ISP. Your ISP's data will also have the DSL Multiplexing Method ( LLC or VC )

The common connection types are explained in the following table..

Connection Type

Details

ISP Data required

Dynamic

Your IP Address is allocated

Often, none.

IP Address

automatically, when you

Some ISP's may require you to

 

connect to you ISP.

 

use a particular Hostname or

 

 

 

 

Domain name, or MAC (physi-

 

 

cal) address.

 

 

 

Static (Fixed)

Your ISP allocates a perma-

IP Address allocated to you,

IP Address

nent IP Address to you.

and related information, such

 

Usually, the connection is

as Network Mask, Gateway IP

 

"Always on".

address, and DNS address.

 

 

 

PPPoE, PPPoA

You connect to the ISP only

a) User name and password

 

when required. The IP ad-

are always required.

 

dress is usually allocated

b) If using a Static (Fixed) IP

 

automatically.

 

address, you need the IP

 

 

 

 

address and related informa-

 

 

tion (Network Mask, Gateway

 

 

IP address, and DNS address)

 

 

 

IPoA

Normally, the connection is

IP Address allocated to you,

(IP over ATM)

"Always on".

and related information, such

 

 

as Network Mask, Gateway IP

 

 

address, and DNS address.

 

 

 

5. Step through the Wizard until finished.

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LevelOne WBR-3460 user manual Setup Wizard Internet Access, Connection Type Details ISP Data required

WBR-3460 specifications

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