Microsoft MN-500 Internet Connection Type, To determine which connection type your ISP provides

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Appendix A: Locating Your Internet and Network Settings

If the Setup Wizard cannot detect your settings, or if you are setting up a product without using the Setup Wizard, you will need to enter your Internet and local area network (LAN) settings manually. The following instructions will help you locate the settings that you need. You can record this information on the inside back cover of this User’s Guide for future reference.

Internet Connection Type

You connect to your Internet service provider (ISP) by using one of three connection types:

ODynamic (by using Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol, or DHCP)

OStatic

OPoint-to-Point Protocol over Ethernet (PPPoE)

Each type of Internet connection requires different settings when you set up a network device.

To determine which connection type your ISP provides

OSee the documentation provided by your Internet service provider or contact your ISP.

OIf you have a Microsoft® base station set up on your network, you can use the Base Station Management Tool. Click Wide Area Network and view the settings under Internet Connection Type.

OIf you have a broadband modem that came with a configuration utility, try using this utility.

OIf you have a non-Microsoft base station, gateway, or router, try using the utility that came with your base station.