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DDNS
The status of a dynamic DNS service.
MAC Clone
Indicates if the WAN port MAC address has been copied from a LAN computer.
Settings
The WAN settings page configures the method that the router uses to connect to an ISP through
the WAN port. The router supports five Internet connection methods.
DHCP IP address
DHCP is the most common method used to obtain an IP address with cable modems. In many
cases, setting the connection type to DHCP is enough to complete the connection to your ISP.
Some DHCP connections may require a Host Name. Enter the Host Name in the space
provided if you were assigned one by your ISP. Do not use these characters: ` " & ' # \
Some dynamic connections require that you clone the MAC address of the computer that was
originally connected to the modem. To do so, click on WAN > MAC Clone to set the WAN
MAC address. For more information, see
This page includes the following information:
Connection Type
Select DHCP as the router's method of connecting to the ISP.
Host Name
The host name assigned to the router by your ISP. The host name is optional, but may be
required by some ISPs.
Primary/Secondary DNS Address
The IP addresses of primary and secondary domain name servers.
Static IP address
Static mode sets the router to use a fixed IP address to connect to the Internet. If your ISP uses
static IP addressing, you need an IP address, subnet mask, and ISP gateway address. This
information is available from your ISP or on the paperwork that your ISP left with you. Enter
your information in the provided spaces, and then click Save.
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WAN configuration
"MAC clone" on page
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