TP-Link TL-R460 User Manual page 19

TL-R460 Cable/DSL Router User Guide
Figure 5-5 WAN - Static IP
You should type the following parameters into the spaces provided:
IP Address - Enter the IP address in dotted-decimal notation provided by your ISP.
Subnet Mask - Enter the subnet Mask in dotted-decimal notation provided by your
ISP, usually is 255.255.255.0.
Default Gateway: (Optional) Enter the gateway IP address in dotted-decimal
notation provided by your ISP.
MTU Size - The normal MTU (Maximum Transmission Unit) value for most
Ethernet networks is 1500 Bytes. For some ISPs you may need to modify the MTU.
But this is rarely required, and should not be done unless you are sure it is
necessary for your ISP connection.
Primary DNS - (Optional) Type the DNS address in dotted-decimal notation
provided by your ISP.
Secondary DNS - (Optional) Type another DNS address in dotted-decimal notation
provided by your ISP if provided.
If you are also given a user name and a password for 802.1x authentication, you
should select 802.1x + Static IP for WAN Connection Type, a box will then appear
requesting a user name and a password, shown in figure 5-5a:
Figure 5-5a WAN - 802.1X + Static IP
User Name - Enter the user name for 802.1x authentication provided by your ISP
Password - Enter the password for 802.1x authentication provided by your ISP.
Click Login to start 802.1x authentication.
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