ZyXEL Communications Prestige 316 User Manual page 40

NOTE: We recommend that you configure this menu even if your ISP presently
Press Space Bar to Toggle
The MAC address field allows users to configure the WAN port's MAC address by either using the factory
default or cloning the MAC address from a workstation on your LAN. Once it is successfully configured,
the address will be copied to the rom file (ZyNOS configuration file). It will not change unless you change
the setting in Menu 2 or upload a different rom file.
The following table contains instructions on how to configure your WAN setup.
FIELD
MAC Press [space bar] to choose either of the two methods of assigning a
Address
MAC address. Choose Factory Default to select the factory assigned
default MAC address. Choose IP Address attached on LAN to use
Assigned By
the MAC address of that workstation whose IP you give in the
following field.
IP Address This field is applicable only if you choose IP Address attached on
LAN method. Enter the IP address of the workstation on the LAN
whose MAC you are cloning.
NOTE: Your Prestige WAN port is always set at half-duplex mode as most cable
modems only support half-duplex mode. If your cable modem supports full-
duplex mode, then you will be able to manually set it at half-duplex mode.
If the Prestige was set at half-duplex and the cable modem was set at full-duplex
Hardware Installation and Initial Setup
does not require MAC address authentication.
Menu 2 - WAN Setup
MAC Address:
Assigned By= IP address attached on LAN
IP Address= 192.168.1.12
Press ENTER to Confirm or ESC to Cancel:
Figure 2-10
Table 2-6
DESCRIPTION
then the WAN port would not function properly.
Prestige 316 Broadband Sharing Gateway / Wireless LAN
Menu 2 – WAN Setup
WAN Setup Menu Fields
EXAMPLES
Factory Default
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