IP Telephony System

The Router - WAN Setup Screen

This screen lets you configure the Internet connection, MAC clone, remote management, QoS, VLAN, and optional settings. Information about your Internet connection type should be provided by your Internet Service Provider (ISP). If you do not have this information, contact your service provider.

Internet Connection Settings

Connection Type. Select the connection type you use: DHCP, Static IP, or PPPOE.

If you already have a router for your network, select Static IP and assign an address that is appropriate for your network. (Refer to the router’s documentation for more information about IP addressing.)

Static IP Settings

If you selected Static IP, complete the Static IP Settings section.

Static IP. Enter the static or fixed IP address of the System (this should be provided by your ISP).

NetMask. Enter the net or subnet mask of the System (this should be provided by your ISP).

Gateway. Enter the IP address of the gateway (this should be provided by your ISP).

PPPOE Settings

If you selected PPPOE, complete the PPPOE Settings section.

PPPoE Login Name. Enter the name provided by your ISP.

PPPOE Login Password. Enter the password provided by your ISP.

PPPOE Service Name (optional). Enter the service name provided by your ISP.

Optional Settings

HostName. Enter the host name, if provided by your ISP.

Domain. Enter the domain name, if provided by your ISP.

Primary DNS. Enter the IP address of the primary DNS server.

Secondary DNS (optional). Enter the IP address of the secondary DNS server.

Chapter 6: Using the Web-based Utility

The Router Tab

Figure 6-5: Router - WAN Setup Screen

dhcp (dynamic host configuration protocol): a protocol that lets one device on a local network, known as a DHCP server, assign temporary IP addresses to the other network devices, typically computers.

static ip address: a fixed address assigned to a computer or device that is connected to a network.

pppoe: a type of broadband connection that provides authentication (username and password) in addition to data transport

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Linksys SPA9000 manual Router WAN Setup Screen, Internet Connection Settings, Static IP Settings, Pppoe Settings