Setup

Connection Type

Details

ISP Data required

Dynamic

Your IP Address is allocated

Often, none.

IP Address

automatically, when you con-

Some ISP's may require you to

 

nect to you ISP.

 

use a particular Hostname or

 

 

 

 

Domain name, or MAC (physical)

 

 

address.

Static (Fixed)

Your ISP allocates a permanent

IP Address allocated to you, and

IP Address

IP Address to you.

related information, such as

 

Usually, the connection is

Network Mask, Gateway IP

 

"Always on".

address, and DNS address.

 

 

 

PPPoE, PPPoA,

You connect to the ISP only

a) User name and password are

 

when required. The IP address

always required.

 

is usually allocated automati-

b) If using a Static (Fixed) IP

 

cally.

 

address, you need the IP address

 

 

 

 

and related information (Network

 

 

Mask, Gateway IP address, and

 

 

DNS address)

 

 

 

IPoA

Normally, the connection is

IP Address allocated to you, and

(IP over ATM)

"Always on".

related information, such as

 

 

Network Mask, Gateway IP

 

 

address, and DNS address.

 

 

 

BPA

BPA is mainly used in Austra-

• Server IP Address.

 

lia.

• User name and password.

 

 

 

 

• Big Pond Server IP address

 

 

 

5.Step through the Wizard until finished.

6.On the final screen of the Wizard, run the test and check that an Internet connection can be established.

7.If the connection test fails:

Check all connections, and the front panel LEDs.

Check that you have entered all data correctly.

Configuring VC2, VC3 and VC4

The Broadband ADSL Router supports multiple VCs (Virtual Circuits) on the ADSL connec- tion.

VC1 must be used for general-purpose Internet access. The other VCs (VC2, VC3 and VC4) are available for special purposes, such as Video-on-Demand.

You can only use these VCs if supported by your ISP and ADSL service provider. In that case, they will provide the necessary configuration data.

Some ISP's allow multiple PPPoE connections. This allows multiple PCs to connect to the Internet using PPPoE client software. When using the Broadband ADSL Router, multiple

Broadband ADSL Router User Guide

PPPoE connections are neither necessary nor supported.

To Configure additional VCs

1.Start the Setup Wizard again.

2.On the first screen, select VC2, and click "Next"

3.Configure the VC setup screen as described below, then click "Next".

 

Figure 8: Setup Wizard - VC2

Setup Wizard VC Screen

 

 

VC

The VC number is displayed (VC2, VC3, or VC4)

 

 

Enable

To use this VC, you must enable it by checking this checkbox.

 

 

VPI

Enter the VPI value provided by your ISP.

 

 

VCI

Enter the VPI value provided by your ISP.

 

 

Multiplexing

Select the multiplexing value provided by your ISP.

 

 

ATM Service

Select the multiplexing value provided by your ISP.

 

 

IP Address

Enter the IP address of the device on your LAN which will receive the

 

data on this VC.

For Video-on-Demand, this would be the IP address of your SetTop Box.

For VoIP, this would be the IP address of your VoIP TA.

Note that this IP address does not have to be in the same IP ad- dress range as other devices on your local LAN.

4.When finished, click "Next" and complete the Wizard.

5.After completing the Wizard, you can check the Status screen to see the VC has been corrected established.

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TRENDnet BRM504 manual Configuring VC2, VC3 and VC4, To Configure additional VCs, Setup Wizard VC Screen

BRM504 specifications

The TRENDnet BRM504 is an advanced broadband router that offers robust performance and a suite of features designed to enhance home and small office networking. With its compact design, the BRM504 seamlessly fits into various environments while providing reliable connectivity for multiple devices.

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