Manage the Internet Settings Manually
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AC1200 WiFi DSL Modem Router—Essentials Edition Model D6100
9. Click the Apply button.
Your settings are saved.
10. Click the Test button to test your Internet connection. If the NETGEAR website does not display within one minute, see Troubleshoot the
Internet Connection on page 210.
My IP Address Enter the IP address assigned by the ISP to make the connection with the
ISP server.
IP Subnet Mask Enter the IP subnet mask assigned by the ISP to make the connection with
the ISP server.
Server Address Enter the IP address of the ISP server that your ISP gave you.
Gateway IP Address Enter the IP address of the ISP gateway that your ISP gave you. If your ISP
did not give you a gateway IP address, leave this field blank.
Connection ID/Name Enter the IP connection ID or name that your ISP gave you. If your ISP did
not give you a connection ID or name, leave this field blank. (It is not
common that you must enter a connection ID or name.)
Note: This field displays for PPTP service only.
Domain Name Server (DNS) Address
The DNS server is used to look up site addresses based on their names.
Get Automatically from ISP Your ISP uses DHCP to assign your DNS servers. Your ISP automatically
assigns this address.
Use These DNS Servers If you know that your ISP does not automatically transmit DNS addresses
to the modem router during login, select this option and enter the IP
address of your ISP primary DNS server. If a secondary DNS server
address is available, enter it also.
Router MAC Address
The Ethernet MAC address that the modem router uses on the Internet port. Some ISPs register the MAC
address of the network interface card in your computer when your account is first opened. They accept
traffic only from the MAC address of that computer. This feature allows your modem router to use your
computer’s MAC address (also called cloning).
Use Default Address Use the default MAC address.
Use Computer MAC Address The modem router captures and uses the MAC address of the computer
that you are now using. You must use the one computer that is allowed by
the ISP.
Use This MAC Address Enter the MAC address that you want to use.
NAT (Network Address Translation)
NAT allows computers on your home network to share the modem router Internet connection. NAT is
enabled by default because it is needed in most situations. Select the NAT setting:
• Enable. NAT is enabled. This is the default setting.
• Disable. NAT is disabled.
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