Connection Type: Dhcp - ZyXEL Communications NBG6515 User Manual

Figure 4 Detecting your Internet Connection Type
If the wizard does not detect a connection type, you must select one from the drop-down list box.
Check with your ISP to make sure you use the correct type.
Note: If you get an error message, check your hardware connections. Make sure your
Internet connection is up and running.
The following screen depends on your Internet connection type. Enter the details provided by your
Internet Service Provider (ISP) in the fields (if any).
Figure 5 Internet Connection Type
Your NBG detects the following Internet Connection type.
Table 3 Internet Connection Type
CONNECTION
TYPE
Static IP
DHCP
PPPoE
PPTP

2.3.1 Connection Type: DHCP

Choose DHCP as the Internet Connection Type when the WAN port is used as a regular
Ethernet. Click Next.
Chapter 2 Connection Wizard
DESCRIPTION
Select the Static IP if an administrator assigns the IP address of your computer.
Select the DHCP (Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol) option when the WAN port is used
as a regular Ethernet.
Select the PPPoE (Point-to-Point Protocol over Ethernet) option for a dial-up connection.
Select the PPTP (Point-to-Point Tunneling Protocol) option for a dial-up connection, and
your ISP gave you an IP address and/or subnet mask.
Note: PPTP will be supported in the next firmware version.
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