Ethernet Mode - Linksys X6200 User Manual

Ethernet mode

Language—Select your language To use a different language, select one from the drop-
down menu. The language of the browser-based utility will change five seconds after you
select another language.
Internet Setup—The Internet Setup section configures the router to your Internet
connection. Most of this information can be obtained through your Internet Service
Provider (ISP).
• Internet Connection Type
Select the type of Internet connection your ISP provides from the drop-down
menu. The available types are:
1. Automatic Configuration – DHCP—The default Internet Connection Type
is Automatic Configuration - DHCP (Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol).
Keep the default only if your ISP supports DHCP or if you connect using a
dynamic IP address. (This option usually applies to cable connections.)
2. Static IP----- -If you are required to use a fixed IP address to connect to the
Internet, select Static IP.
3. PPPoE----- -If you have a DSL connection, check whether your ISP uses Point-
to-Point Protocol over Ethernet (PPPoE). If so, select PPPoE.
- Connect on Demand or Keep Alive----- -The Connect on Demand and
4. PPTP--Point-to-Point Tunneling Protocol (PPTP) is a service that generally
applies to connections in Europe. If your PPTP connection supports DHCP
or a dynamic IP address, then select Obtain an IP Address Automatically. If
you are required to use a fixed IP address to connect to the Internet, then
select Specify an IP Address and configure the options below.
- Connect on Demand or Keep Alive—The Connect on Demand and
5. L2TP----- -Layer 2 Tunneling Protocol (L2TP) is a service that generally
applies to connections in Israel.
- Connect on Demand or Keep Alive----- -The Connect on Demand and
Keep Alive options let you choose whether the router connects to
the Internet only as needed (useful if your ISP charges for connect
time), or if the router should always be connected. Select the
appropriate option.
Keep Alive options let you choose whether the router connects to
the Internet only as needed (useful if your ISP charges for connect
time), or if the router should always be connected. Select the
appropriate option.
Keep Alive options let you choose whether the router connects to
the Internet only as needed (useful if your ISP charges for connect
time), or if the router should always be connected. Select the
appropriate option.
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