ADSL2+ Router User’s Guide 4. When you are satisfied that all the WAN settings are configured correctly, click on the Apply button.
Note: Some accounts use PPP connection software for their Internet service connection. If you have been
given a CD with PPP connection software, install this now as instructed by your service provider. After the
ADSL2+ Router has rebooted it will negotiate the ADSL connection. Use the connection software to log on to
the ISP network and access the Internet.
4.2.2 Static IP Address for Connection WAN When the Router is configured to use Static IP Address assignment for the WAN connection, you must
manually assign a global IP Address, Subnet Mask and Gateway IP Address used for the WAN connection.
Most users will also need to configure DNS server IP settings in the DNS Settings configuration menu (see
below). Follow the instruction below to configure the Router to use Static IP Address assignment for the WAN
connection.
To configure a Static IP Address connection, perform the steps listed below. Some of the settings do not
need to be changed the first time the device is set up, but can be changed later if you choose. See the table
below for a description of all the settings available in this menu.
Figure 4-5 WAN Settings Menu – Static IP Address
To configure a Static IP type connection for the WAN, follow these stpes:
1. Choose the Static IP Address option from the WAN Settings pull-down menu.
2. Under the ATM Interface settings at the top of the menu (including VPI, VCI, and Virtual Circuit) should
not be changed unless you have been instructed to change them. However, if you are instructed to change
the VPI or VCI values, type in the values assigned for your account. Leave the ATM Interface and Virtual
Circuit setting at the default (Pcv0 and Enabled) values for now. This can be used later if you are
configuring multiple virtual circuits for your ADSL service.
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