7.3.4 Cable Modem
The cable modem option allows you to configure a host name and MAC Address. The Host Name is
optional, but may be required by some ISPs. The default MAC address is set to the WAN’s physical
interface on the Router. Use this address when registering for Internet service, and do not change it unless
required by your ISP. If your ISP used the MAC address of an Ethernet card as an identifier when first
setting up your broadband account, only connect the PC with the registered MAC address to the Router and
click the Clone MAC Address button. This will replace the current Router MAC address with the already
registered Ethernet card MAC address. If you are unsure of which PC was originally set up by the
broadband technician, call your ISP and request that they register a new MAC address for your account.
Register the default MAC address of the Router.
7.3.5 Fixed-IP xDSL
Some xDSL Internet Service Providers may assign a fixed (static) IP address. If you have been provided
with this information, choose this option and enter the assigned IP address, gateway IP address, DNS IP
addresses, and subnet mask.
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