Linksys BEFSR81 manual Obtain an IP Automatically or Dhcp, Static IP

EtherFast Cable/DSL Router with 8-Port Switch

Note: If you have previously enabled Internet-sharing proxy server software on any of your PCs, you must disable it now. Some examples of Internet-sharing software are Internet LanBridge, Wingate, ICS, and Sygate.

To disable your Internet sharing software:

•If you are running Netscape Navigator, click Edit >> Preferences >> Advanced >> Proxies. Click Direct Connection to the Internet.

•If you are running Internet Explorer 5.x or higher, click Start >> Settings >> Control Panel >> Internet Options >> Connections >> LAN Settings. Remove checkmarks from all three boxes. Click the OK button to continue.

Also, you must disable any Internet log-on software, such as Ivasion Winpoet or Enternet 300, on all of your PCs.

Obtain an IP Automatically or DHCP

If your ISP says that you are connecting through DHCP or a dynamic IP address from your ISP, perform these steps:

ASelect Obtain an IP automatically as the Internet Connection Type, as shown in Figure 6-3.

BClick the Save Settings button to save this change, or click the Cancel Changes button to undo your change. For further help on this tab, click the Help button. When you are finished, proceed to step 4.

Static IP

If your ISP says that you are connecting through a static or fixed IP address from your ISP, perform these steps:

ASelect Static IP as the Internet Connection Type, as shown in Figure 6-4.

BEnter the IP Address, Subnet Mask, and Default Gateway.

CEnter the DNS in the Primary DNS and/or Secondary DNS fields. You need to enter at least one DNS address.

DClick the Save Settings button to save this change, or click the Cancel Changes button to undo your change. For further help on this tab, click the Help button. When you are finished, proceed to step 4.

Chapter 6: Configuring the Router

Figure 6-3: Obtain an IP Automatically for

Basic Setup

Figure 6-4: Static IP for Basic Setup

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