Manual Configuration; Dynamic (Cable) - D-Link Amplifi DIR-657 User Manual

Section 3 - Configuration
My Internet Select Dynamic. IP. (DHCP) to obtain IP Address information automatically from your
Connection:
ISP. Select this option if your ISP does not give you any IP numbers to use. This option is
commonly used for cable modem services such as Comcast and Cox.
Host Name:
The Host Name is optional but may be required by some ISPs. Leave blank if you are not sure.
Use Unicasting:
Check the box if you are having problems obtaining an IP address from your ISP.
Primary/Secondary
Enter the Primary and secondary DNS server IP addresses assigned by your ISP. These
DNS Server:
addresses are usually obtained automatically from your ISP. Leave at 0.0.0.0 if you did not
specifically receive these from your ISP.
Maximum Transmission Unit - you may need to change the MTU for optimal performance
MTU:
with your specific ISP. 1500 is the default MTU.
The default MAC Address is set to the Internet port's physical interface MAC address on the
MAC Address:
Broadband Router. It is not recommended that you change the default MAC address unless
required by your ISP. You can use the Clone.Your.PC's.MAC.Address button to replace the
Internet port's MAC address with the MAC address of your Ethernet card.
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