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EtherFast Cable/DSL VPN Router with 4-Port 10/100 Switch
Basic Setup
Internet Setup
This section allows you to select the type of Internet setup and connection your network employs. The Router
supports six connection types: Obtain an IP automatically (DHCP), Static IP, PPPoE, RAS, PPTP, and Heart Beat
Signal. Each Basic Setup screen and available features will differ depending on what kind of connection type you
select.
Connection Type: Obtain an IP automatically - DHCP
By default, the Router's Internet Connection Type is set to Obtain an IP automatically and it should be used
only if your ISP supports DHCP.
Host Name/Domain Name. Enter a Host Name and Domain Name if required by your ISP.
MTU. The MTU option specifies the largest packet size permitted for network transmission. Select Manual if
you do not want the Router to regulate this packet size (otherwise, leave it set at Automatic) and enter the
value desired. You should leave this value in the 1200 to 1500 range. Most DSL users should use the default
of 1400.
Connection Type: Static IP
Note: For DSL users, if you need to enable PPPoE support, remember to remove any
PPPoE applications that are installed on your PCs.
If you are required to use a permanent IP address, then select Static IP. This information can be obtained
from your ISP.
IP Address. This is the IP address that the Router has, when seen from the Internet. Your ISP will provide you
with the IP Address you need to specify here.
Subnet Mask. This is the Router's Subnet Mask, as seen by external users on the Internet (including your
ISP). Your ISP will provide you with the Subnet Mask.
Default Gateway. Your ISP will provide you with the Default Gateway Address.
Chapter 6: Using The Router's Web-based Utility
The Setup tab
Figure 6-4: DHCP Connection type
Figure 6-5: Static IP Connection type
subnet mask: an address code that
determines the size of the network
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