WatchGuard Technologies SOHO 6 manual Configure the Soho 6 External Network for dynamic addressing

Chapter 4: Configure the Network Interfaces

The most common method to distribute IP addresses is dynamically using DHCP (Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol). When your computer is connected to the network, a DHCP server at your ISP automatically assigns it a network IP address. This relieves the ISP of the responsibility to manually assign and manage individual IP addresses.

Another method of dynamically assigning IP addresses is called PPPoE (Point-to-Point Protocol over Ethernet). PPPoE combines some of the advantages of Ethernet and PPP by simulating a standard dial-up connection. It is popular among many ISPs because it allows them to use their existing dial-up infrastructure such as billing, authentication, and security for DSL and cable modems. When configured to use PPPoE, the connection can be manually connected or disconnected from the System Status page.

Contact your ISP to determine which method they use to assign your IP address.

Configure the SOHO 6 External Network for dynamic addressing

The SOHO 6 is configured to obtain its external address information automatically using DHCP. If your ISP supports this method, the SOHO 6 obtains all necessary address information when it powers on and attempts to connect to the Internet. No further configuration of the SOHO 6 is required.

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